The 24-time Grand Slam champion – who will face French veteran Gael Monfils in the next round – is not followed by his new coach Andy Murray in this tournament. As Novak himself explained in the press conference, the former Scottish champion had already planned a trip with his family at this time and will join him directly in Melbourne next week.

After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray's input, has a plan to take on the game's newcomers.

Novak Djokovic's new head coach Andy Murray missed the Serbian's season opener on Tuesday due to a family skiing trip but is offering advice from the slopes ahead of the Australian Open with his employer hoping the Scot does not get injured.

Novak Djokovic has credited rival-turned-coach Andy Murray with bringing a “fresh look” to his game ahead of the start of the 2025 season.

Novak Djokovic has poked fun at his tennis coach and friend Andy Murray over a family skiing trip, teasing the British legend over his injury record. Big Four tennis icons Djokovic and Murray were once fierce rivals but are now very close,