Andy Murray says he “probably didn’t get the results I wanted” for Novak Djokovic while coaching his former rival.
Murray, who ends his playing career at the 2024 Paris Olympics, joined Djokovic’s coaching team last November but parted ways after just six months.
In his first coaching role, the 38-year-old Murray partners 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic at the 2025 Australian Open and three other tournaments.
In an interview with The Tennis Podcast, Murray said: “You’re not only working with one of the best tennis players, but one of the best athletes of all time, so my expectation was that it would be extremely challenging.
“Novak, like me, is a challenging character in terms of the way he plays tennis, (it is) extremely demanding.
“I look back on it and I’m glad I did it. It’s an amazing experience for me.”
Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz to reach the semi-finals at the Australian Open, but had to retire with an injury in the semi-finals against Alexander Zverev.
Upon his return to action, Djokovic suffered first round losses in Qatar and Indian Wells before losing to Czech teenager Jakub Mencic in the final of the Miami Open.
“What happened with the injury in Australia was unfortunate, but I saw him play ridiculous tennis in that tournament,” Murray said.
“After the injury, it was definitely a tough few months for him, but I think also for the team and all of us. I was disappointed. Maybe I didn’t get the results I wanted for him. But I learned a lot about what coaching is all about.”
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