LONDON – Andy Murray says he is “disappointed” with Novak Djokovic’s results while coaching his former rival.
Murray joins Djokovic’s coaching staff in November 2024, just three months after the 38-year-old Scot ends his career at the Paris Olympics.
But the partnership proved to only last six months, as the pair only played together at the Australian Open and five other tournaments this year.
“I look back and I’m glad I did it,” Murray told the Tennis Podcast.
“It was an amazing experience I’ve had. It didn’t last long but I put everything in. I’m disappointed. Probably didn’t get the result I wanted him to get.
“It was a great opportunity because I felt I wanted to coach at some stage and if I didn’t take it I might look back and think it would be really fun and I could learn a lot, or I might regret it.”
Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to reach the semifinals at the Australian Open, but tore his left hamstring in the process. The 24-time Grand Slam champion retired after a set against Alexander Zverev and was booed from the sidelines.
When he returned, the 38-year-old Serbian suffered opening defeats in both Qatar and Indian Wells. He then reached the Miami Open final, but lost to Czech teenager Jakub Mensik.
Murray was initially scheduled to coach Djokovic at the French Open, but the partnership ended in May after opening losses on clay in Monte Carlo and Madrid.
“It went well in the beginning, unfortunately with the injuries that happened in Australia, but I saw him playing ridiculous tennis in that match,” Murray said.
“The months after the injury were definitely tough for him, but I think also for the team and all of us. I learned a lot about coaching. I threw myself in, tried my best to help and built some good relationships with his team.”
