Novak Djokovic has officially ended his coaching partnership with Andy Murray just 12 days before the 2025 French Open, bringing an unexpected conclusion to a high-profile collaboration that began earlier in the year at the Australian Open.
Murray, who retired from professional tennis in late 2024, had joined Djokovic’s team, marking a surprising and historic pairing of two former fierce rivals. Their partnership had generated excitement and nostalgia among tennis fans.
However, Djokovic’s performance during the 2025 season has been less than stellar, leading the Serbian star to make the difficult decision to part ways with Murray ahead of the prestigious Grand Slam event.
“Thank you, Coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun, and support over the last six months on and off the court,” Djokovic said in a heartfelt statement. “I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”
Murray responded with gratitude, saying: “Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and to his team for all their hard work. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”
Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court. I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together 🙏 pic.twitter.com/iXqkdIN2Gb
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) May 13, 2025
Novak Djokovic has faced significant struggles in recent months, enduring early exits in major tournaments, including unexpected losses to Matteo Arnaldi in Madrid and Alejandro Tabilo in Monte-Carlo.
At the Madrid Open, a visibly frustrated Djokovic was caught on video during a practice session with his former rival and coach, Andy Murray, leading to speculation about his mindset and motivation heading into the rest of the season.
At 37, Djokovic is now the sole remaining member of the “Big Four,” with Murray, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer all having retired. Despite this, questions about his future continue to circulate, especially after Djokovic hinted that this year’s Madrid Open could have marked his final appearance at the tournament.
Following his Monte-Carlo loss, Djokovic admitted: “It was actually more like the worst day. Horrible feeling to play this way. Sorry for all the people who had to witness this.”
Despite his recent struggles, Djokovic remains on the brink of a historic achievement. He is just one Grand Slam title away from claiming his 25th major singles trophy, which would not only surpass Margaret Court’s longstanding record but also further cement his legacy as one of the greatest players in tennis history.
