Andy Murray’s crucial role in Novak Djokovic’s quest for Australian Open glory revealed by former world No1
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ANDY MURRAY has provided the much-needed “spark” to Novak Djokovic’s remarkable quest for a record-breaking 25th singles Slam. That is the opinion of Jim Courier – a former tennis world No1 and two-time Australian Open champion – who has been watching coach Muzza this past fortnight in Melbourne.
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Incredible Djokovic, 37, rolled back the years when he eliminated two-time Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, 21, from the quarter-finals. Assuming he has recovered fully from that bruising battle, he now faces Alexander Zverev in the semis and if he gets through that – and the German is a serial choker – then it might be world No1 Jannik Sinner in the final.
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Beating the top three players in a row and winning a record-extending 11th title in Oz would be an extraordinary achievement, even for someone like the successful Serbian. Murray, 37, has played an enormous role behind-the-scenes, with his calm demeanour and tactical nous, even though he is typically unwilling to take much credit.
American Courier, 54, told SunSport: “When I walked out for the on-court interviews, I walked right by the player pod where Novak’s team were. “I saw Andy. I congratulated him and he said, ‘I had very little to do with that.’. “I do think he was being a little bit tongue-in-cheek and probably modest.
“I would say definitely that Andy’s presence in Novak’s camp is inspirational. CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS. “The inspiration came and went with Novak last year. It was crystal clear that he was motivated at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and especially at the Olympics.
