" Novak Djokovic did what?" was the reaction from scores of analysts and fans over the weekend to the news of the Serb hiring Andy Murray, one of his greatest rivals, as his new coach.

Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January.

During an interview with ‘RMC Sports’, former French ace Julien Benneteau opened up on Nole’s decision to hire Murray as his new coach: “It’s not because you were a great player that you are a good coach and that guarantees success as a coach.

"It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board, Coach — Andy Murray,” Djokovic said

Novak Djokovic stunned tennis fans with the news that Andy Murray will be joining his team as a coach for the 2025 Australian Open.

Djokovic had been without a full-time head-coach since he ended his five-year partnership with Goran Ivanisevic back in March. During the off-season, there had been rumblings about the world No. 7 hiring a big name as his coach.

By Charlie Eccleshare, Callum Davis and Matthew Futterman Novak Djokovic has appointed his former rival and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray as his new coach. Murray, 37, called time on his illustrious 19-year career after the Paris Olympics in August but is returning to tennis to help the 24-time Grand Slam winner’s preparations for the Australian Open,

BBC tennis correspondent Russell Fuller assesses what Novak Djokovic's shock appointment of Andy Murray as coach could mean for both men.

Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic has announced Andy Murray as his new head coach in a shocking development. The Serbian star has been without a head coach since parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic.