Novjson Djokovic announced that Andy Murray would be his new coach just days after Rafael Nadal called time on his career.

Novak Djokovic has admitted he is “sad” that most of his long-term rivals have retired from tennis. The 24-time Grand Slam winner namechecked Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal before appearing in an exhibition match in Buenos Aires to mark Juan Martin del Potro’s retirement.

Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal forged the greatest rivalry in the Open era. Two grand champions battled 60 times between Roland Garros 2006 and the Olympic Games this summer, with Novak scoring 31 victories.

Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement from professional tennis, with the Spaniard's great rival Novak Djokovic having previously opened up on their relationship

Rafael Nadal's retirement from professional tennis has brought an outpouring of tributes from plenty of current or former players.

The 37-year-old from Belgrade will be one of the favorites at the next Australian Open, for which he will prepare with great dedication by also playing a tournament in the first week of January. Nole's focus will be totally directed towards the Grand Slam tournaments and the Davis Cup, to try to replicate the historic triumph obtained in 2011.

Toni Nadal has hit out at Novak Djokovic yet again, claiming the Serbian has not earned the same level of respect in tennis as his nephew Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer

Andy Roddick has accused Novak Djokovic of ruining Rafael Nadal’s farewell from tennis by announcing Andy Murray as the Serb’s new coach. A bombshell announcement was made last month confirming that Murray would be a part of Djokovic’s team up to and at the Australian Open, sending social media into a frenzy.

On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.

Novak Djokovic surprised everyone when he announced last week that Andy Murray will join his coaching team ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. The Serbian explained his decision. Last week, the tennis world was shocked by the news that the recently retired Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic in the upcoming Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world when he annoucned Andy Murray was joining his team - now he has explained why.