Andy Murray shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz after coaching Novak Djokovic through titanic Australian Open quarter-final win against world No3
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Andy Murray shared a thoughtful moment with Carlos Alcaraz in the aftermath of his Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic in the early hours of Wednesday morning. The three-time Grand Slam champion has been in the Serbian serial winner's corner in Melbourne after being announced as a member of Djokovic's coaching staff ahead of the 2025 season.
![[The 21-year-old suffered a four-set defeat by Murray's player Novak Djokovic on Wednesday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94355165-14309637-image-a-3_1737478165090.jpg)
The surprise pick saw Djokovic pay tribute to his long-time rival's ability to bring a new perspective on his game as the 37-year-old goes hunting for the major title that will help him shatter the record he currently shares with Margaret Court. Tuesday night Down Under saw Djokovic take a momentous step towards achieving his 25th Grand Slam victory as he despatched the talented Spaniard in four thrilling sets to win 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4.
![[The three-time Grand Slam champion has been a key presence in Djokovic's coaching team]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94355029-14309637-image-a-1_1737478143757.jpg)
But despite helping the Serbian garner the win over his much younger rival, Murray was keen to show his respect for Alcaraz as they crossed paths in the player area behind the scenes at Rod Laver Arena. Cameras captured the Briton shaking hands with the 21-year-old as he completed his warm-down after the strenuous match.
![[Djokovic roared in Murray's direction after sealing match point in the early-hours contest]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94355031-14309637-image-a-4_1737478178618.jpg)
A moment of appreciation for this epic match@andy_murray 🤝 @carlosalcaraz#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/cElscrm741. Andy Murray shook hands with Carlos Alcaraz while the disappointed Spaniard completed his warm-down. The 21-year-old suffered a four-set defeat by Murray's player Novak Djokovic on Wednesday.
![[But throughout the match, Murray had cut a calm presence as Djokovic worked himself into a fury on court]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2025/01/21/16/94355059-14309637-image-a-6_1737478190898.jpg)
