Novak Djokovic's former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts as long as the 24-times major winner gives his all at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray says he could not turn down the "unique opportunity" to coach his long-time rival Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.

The fiery Scotsman, who took over as Djokovic's coach in November, says he has a good understanding of what it's like to feel frustrations on the court.

Andy Murray has said he does not want Djokovic to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts at the Australian Open.

Sir Andy Murray has revealed that his shock invitation to work with Novak Djokovic arrived when he was on the golf course – just as he was telling his playing partner that “I can’t imagine anything worse” than coaching.

The 2025 season was already shaping up to be exciting when Novak Djokovic announced that Andy Murray, the newly retired tennis legend and one of the Big Four, would coach him for the Australian Open.