Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic to discuss future of coaching partnership
Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic to discuss future of coaching partnership
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Andy Murray will meet with Novak Djokovic to consider the future of their trial partnership following the 24-times grand slam champion’s retirement from the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Friday afternoon. Murray and Djokovic had initially agreed to work together until the end of the Australian Open, with the Briton coaching his former rival. Asked whether he would like to continue their partnership, Murray said: “Me and Novak agreed that after the tournament we would speak. We’ll do that.”.
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Djokovic was forced to retire from his Australian Open semi-final match against Alexander Zverev, the second seed, while trailing 7-6 (5) due to a tear in his left thigh. After a gruelling 80 minutes of play, Zverev narrowly took the first set on a tiebreak after Djokovic missed an easy forehand volley on set point.
As soon as the set had concluded, Djokovic crossed the net and conceded the match, to the surprise and dismay of many fans at the Rod Laver Arena. After the defeat, Djokovic said he would have positive feedback for Murray. “I’ll definitely have a chat with Andy and thank him for being here with me,” the 10-time Australian Open champion said. “Give him my feedback, which is, of course, positive, and see how he feels and we make the next step.”.
Djokovic had reached the semi-finals with an incredible quarter-final performance over Carlos Alcaraz, pulling off a remarkable comeback from a set down despite struggling with a thigh injury. He did not train in the two days after his win, though, only returning to the court around noon on Friday to warm up for his semi-final.
