It's a sight that would have been unthinkable just a few months ago – but is now likely to be one of the star attractions of the Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray trained together in Melbourne for the first time ahead of the first Grand Slam of 2025 on Sunday.
Djokovic, who is seeking to extend his record by winning the Australian Open title for the 11th time and his historic 25th Grand Slam title, announced that The surprise date From old rival and good friend Murray to his team in late November.
The pair, both 37, were born seven days apart, but Murray is a three-time British Grand Slam winner He ended his football career After the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in August.
The two former rivals partnered during the off-season after Olympic champion Djokovic parted ways with his longtime coach Goran Ivanisevic.
This is Murray's first coaching role since his retirement, and footage broadcast on Tuesday showed the former world number one closely watching 24-times Grand Slam champion Djokovic score at Melbourne Park.