Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray embrace at the net after their match on day 15 of the 2016 French Open. / Susan Mullane-Imagn Images If tennis fans thought Rafael Nadal's retirement would be the biggest news of the 2024 calendar season, they were wrong.

Andy Murray is set to take up a surprise role as coach for long-time rival Novak Djokovic, the duo confirmed in a blockbuster announcement on Saturday.

Novak Djokovic announced that Andy Murray will be his coach for the offseason and Australian Open in a post to social media on Saturday.