The collaboration between Novak Djokovic and rival Andy Murray may have come as a surprise to many, but makes a lot of sense considering the people involved, says former British No.1 Andrew Castle.
Murray formally retired from competitive tennis at last summer’s Olympic Games, teaming with compatriot Dan Evans in the men’s doubles event. However, the three-time Grand Slam champion did not spend too much time away from the sport, as it was announced he would join longtime rival Djokovic’s team in a coaching capacity, much to the shock of several in the tennis community.
The pair began working together last November and their collaboration was only meant to last through the 2025 Australian Open. However, the duo seem to enjoy their working relationship as Murray has been in Djokovic’s corner during the ATP Masters 1000 events and possibly Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Murray is not the first Grand Slam champion to work with Djokovic as a coach, the Serbian superstar hired former World No.1 Boris Becker from 2013 till 2016. Castle revealed he had spoken with the retired German star, who stated he enjoyed working with the 24-time Grand Slam champion.
