The British coach of Novak Djokovic confesses after the 2025 Australian Open that some things have been different than expected.
A couple of days have passed since the much-talked-about withdrawal of Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of the 2025 Australian Open due to an injury he later shared a photo of on social media. Andy Murray speaks out about everything that has happened, with the first Grand Slam of the season being his first major test as Djokovic’s coach. In his sincere words, the former British tennis player reveals how he experienced this unprecedented adventure in Melbourne.
“I always knew I would enjoy being a coach. I never thought otherwise, but there are things I have learned that were perhaps a bit different from what I expected,” Murray confessed in an interview with The Guardian. “Undoubtedly, there are areas where I will need to improve, such as the technical aspect of the game. As a player, I would understand the basics, but not quite as well as some very experienced coaches.”
Some of the people I have worked with over the years have been very strong in that area. Former players tend to be quite good with strategy and understand psychology and other aspects from playing, but there are many other aspects of coaching that I need to learn. There are certain things that I have liked very much…”.
Is it harder to be on the court or watch from the sidelines?
“It is definitely harder to play, that is for sure. I do not agree with people who say it is harder to watch from the sidelines. I know how stressful it can be out there on the court. I felt a lot of nerves during the matches, but I felt I was able to disconnect. I felt calm on the side and at times watched trying to do my job. At the end of the match with Alcaraz or in crucial moments, you feel the nerves and those things, but not to the same extent as when you are playing.”
