One of the more popular theories was that Djokovic wanted someone who was competing against the current group of players on the ATP Tour. And if that was the case, Murray - who retired from pro tennis during the Paris Olympics - was the right man for that job.

On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.

Djokovic announced this past week that Murray would join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone.

Novak Djokovic described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone but said he could not be more excited by the prospect of the two former world number ones working together.

Novak Djokovic stunned the tennis world when he annoucned Andy Murray was joining his team - now he has explained why.

Tennis fans were left stunned as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic announced a new coaching partnership earlier this year. The move signals a bold ambition from Djokovic, who experienced a Major-less year and has been without a permanent coach since March.

Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".