Murray's perfect because of shared experiences: Djokovic
The Straits Times|December 01, 2024
Novak Djokovic said that shared experiences with Andy Murray make the Scot the "perfect coach", as he bids to win a record 25th Grand Slam in Australia in January.

Murray, a three-time Major winner, retired after the Paris Olympics at the age of 37, finally admitting defeat in his long battle against injury.

On Nov 23, Djokovic made the surprise announcement that he was teaming up with his long-time British rival in the off-season and in the build-up to the first Grand Slam of 2025.

He admitted Murray, born just a week before himself, was caught off guard but that they "connected really fast".

"I was trying to figure out what I need at this stage of my career, because I stopped with my (former) coach Goran Ivanisevic, who I was very successful with and worked for many years, in March," the Serb told Sky Sports.

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