LONDON — Andy Murray mentioned he was “upset” together with his former rival Novak Djokovic’s efficiency throughout his time teaching him.
Murray joined Djokovic’s teaching crew in November 2024, simply three months after the 38-year-old Scot ended his taking part in profession on the Paris Olympics.
Nevertheless, the partnership turned out to be short-lived, lasting simply six months, because the pair have been solely collectively this 12 months for the Australian Open and 5 different tournaments.
“Trying again, I am glad I did it,” Murray advised The Tennis Podcast.
“It was an important expertise. It did not final lengthy, however he gave it his all. It was disappointing. It in all probability did not prove the way in which he needed.”
“I had all the time needed to educate sometime, so it was a great alternative. If I hadn’t taken the chance, trying again, it may need been actually fascinating, I may need realized lots, and I may need regretted it.”
Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz on the Australian Open to achieve the semifinals, however tore his left hamstring within the course of. The 24-time Grand Slam champion withdrew after one set in opposition to Alexander Zverev and was booed from the court docket.
Since returning, the 38-year-old Serbian has misplaced his opening matches in Qatar and Indian Wells. He then reached the Miami Open closing, however misplaced to Czech teenager Jakub Mencik.
Murray was initially scheduled to educate Djokovic all the way in which to the French Open, however they ended their partnership in Could after dropping their first matches on clay in Monte Carlo and Madrid.
“He began off nicely and it was unlucky that the harm occurred in Australia, however I watched him play some hell of tennis in that event,” Murray mentioned.
“The months after the harm have been definitely troublesome for him, however I feel they have been for the crew and all of us as nicely. I realized lots about what teaching is all about. I used to be totally invested, tried to assist to the very best of my skill, and constructed a great relationship together with his crew within the course of.”
