Andy Murray opens up on taking abuse from Novak Djokovic as he gets to grips with new career at Australian Open
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ANDY MURRAY is ready for a taste of his own medicine when he is in Novak Djokovic’s box. The former Wimbledon champion has started his new coaching job with the 24-time Grand Slam winner ahead of the Australian Open. Murray, 37, never shied away from shouting and screaming at his team during matches over the years as a player.
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But now in his new role off the court, the Brit has no qualms about whatever verbal volleys of abuse Djokovic will aim at him during the heat of battle. Speaking at Melbourne Park after his skiing holiday, Murray said: “I would think that I'd be one of the people that would hopefully understand that side of things.
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“I know it's not easy out there and it's stressful and at times he's going to want to vent towards his team and his box. “Providing that he's giving his best effort and trying as hard as he can, I'm absolutely fine with him expressing himself how he wants.
“Hopefully, as a coach, I'm able to see the game through Novak's eyes and help him with the right strategy on the court. “In many ways, we are quite similar characters, so I would hope I would empathise with him on the court when he's finding it stressful, understanding those emotions, I can help with that.
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“You have to be very careful with emotional players, to stop them from doing that, or stop them feeling like they're able to if they need to. Sometimes suppressing everything is also not the right way. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS.
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