Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months.

Novak Djokovic has been told that success is no guarantee after hiring Andy Murray as his new coach. After scrapping it out for over a decade at tennis' summit, Djokovic and Murray have now put their rivalry aside to form a surprising partnership.

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

It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome aboard, coach Andy Murray,” the 24-time men’s Grand Slam singles champ posted on social media Saturday.

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

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

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

Andy Murray has only been working with Novak Djokovic for a short period of time, but he has already felt comfortable enough to question his commitment.