Andy Murray admitted he was dissatisfied with Novak Djokovic’s outcomes throughout his time because the Serbian veteran’s coach.
The duo’s time working collectively lasted solely six months although, after they mutually agreed to separate again in Could having paired up for the Australian Open and three different tournaments.
Murray joined Djokovic’s teaching workforce in November 2024, simply three months after the 38-year-old Scot had ended his personal taking part in profession on the Paris Olympics.
Djokovic overcame Carlos Alcaraz to achieve the semi-finals in Melbourne however the 24-time Grand Slam champion was then compelled to retire injured in his last-four tie in opposition to Alexander Zverev.
Murray mentioned: “I used to be dissatisfied. In all probability did not get the outcomes I’d have appreciated for him.
“Nevertheless it was a very good alternative as a result of I felt I wished to teach at some stage and if I did not take it I’d look again and suppose, ‘It will have been actually attention-grabbing, I might have realized rather a lot’, or probably regretted it.
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Sky Sports activities’ Craig Slater caught up with Djokovic on the Qatar Grand Prix to debate his future plans
“It was going effectively initially and it was unlucky what occurred in Australia with the damage, however I watched him play ridiculous tennis in that match.
“After the injury, it was certainly a difficult few months for him but also I think for the team and all of us.
“I realized rather a lot about what teaching is. I used to be totally invested, tried my hardest to assist, and made some good relationships alongside the best way along with his workforce.”
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Djokovic says it’s tougher than it was when he was 10 years youthful, however his recreation isn’t going to alter and can hold going whereas he feels his physique can put up with it
Murray, who’s only a week older than Djokovic, admitted he has no regrets in regards to the expertise regardless of it being short-lived.
“I look back on it and I’m glad that I did it,” mentioned Murray, talking in an interview with The Tennis Podcast.
“It’s an amazing experience that I’ve had. It didn’t last long, but I put everything into it.”
