Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have parted ways after a six-month coaching partnership that yielded no titles, Murray’s team announced on May 13, 2025.
The collaboration began before the 2025 Australian Open ended as Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, seeks to revive his form at the Geneva Open (May 18–24) ahead of the French Open (May 25–June 8). The split, reported by Reuters, marks a shift for Djokovic, who faces a challenging clay season after recent losses.
Murray, a former world number one, joined Djokovic’s team to bolster his 2025 campaign, but the partnership fell short of expectations.
BREAKING:
Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their coaching partnership.
Andy Murray: “Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months.”
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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 13, 2025Murray stated, “Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity… I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.” Djokovic, who won 25 of 36 matches against Murray as rivals, expressed gratitude, saying, “I really enjoyed deepening our friendship.”
Djokovic, turning 38 on May 22, reached the Australian Open semi-finals and Miami Open final in 2025 but struggled on clay, losing early in Monte Carlo and Madrid. Without stated reasons, his unexpected withdrawal from the Italian Open raised concerns, per Tennis.com. Accepting a wildcard for the Geneva Open, Djokovic aims to regain momentum for a fourth French Open title, where he won Olympic gold in 2024.
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— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) May 13, 2025The coaching split comes at a critical juncture for Djokovic, whose 100th tour-level title remains elusive after losing to Jakub Mensik in Miami. Following a title-less stint, Murray’s departure underscores the challenges of revitalising Djokovic’s game. Starting May 25 at Roland Garros, the French Open will test Djokovic’s resilience, as fans and analysts await his response to recent setbacks.
The end of this high-profile partnership highlights the pressures of maintaining elite performance in tennis’s later career stages. Djokovic’s quest for a 25th Grand Slam and Murray’s coaching legacy remain focal points, with X posts anticipating the Serb’s next move. The amicable yet abrupt split fuels discussions on coaching dynamics, as Djokovic prepares for a pivotal clay season.
