Djokovic and Murray End Coaching Partnership Ahead of French Open
In a surprising move just weeks before the 2025 French Open, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have mutually agreed to end their coaching relationship after only six months.
mutual Decision Ends Short-Lived Collaboration
The partnership, which began after Murray’s retirement from professional tennis, saw Murray taking on his former rival djokovic as his first major coaching client. The decision to part ways was reportedly mutual, according to sources.
Djokovic and Murray Release Statements
Both Djokovic and Murray released statements expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to work together. Djokovic thanked Murray for the “hard work, fun and support,” while Murray reciprocated, wishing Djokovic the best for the remainder of the season and expressing thanks for the opportunity.
Australian Open Semifinal Only Grand Slam with Murray as Coach
The pair’s highest profile tournament together was the Australian Open earlier this year, where Djokovic was eliminated in the semifinals. That will be the only Grand Slam tournament where Murray coached Djokovic.
Djokovic’s Recent Struggles and French Open Prospects
Djokovic, the holder of a record 24 career men’s Grand Slam titles, including three French Open titles (most recently in 2023), has struggled to find his form in 2025. The 37-year-old has a 12-7 record this year and has yet to win a tournament, his only final appearance resulting in a loss to 19-year-old Jakub Menšík at the Miami Open.
early Exits Raise Concerns
Following the Miami Open, Djokovic suffered early exits at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Madrid Open, losing to Alejandro Tabilo and Matteo Arnaldi, respectively. These defeats on clay, a surface crucial for French Open preparation, have raised concerns about his chances at Roland Garros.
What’s Next for Djokovic?
With the French Open looming, it remains to be seen who will coach djokovic, or if he will enter the tournament without a coach. Djokovic, who has not won a Grand Slam in his past five attempts, is looking to regain his dominant form.
Will Djokovic seek a new coach before the French Open, or will he compete without one?
Djokovic and Murray End Coaching Partnership Ahead of French Open
In a surprising move just weeks before the 2025 French Open, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have mutually agreed to end their coaching relationship after only six months.
mutual Decision Ends Short-Lived Collaboration
The partnership, which began after Murray’s retirement from professional tennis, saw Murray taking on his former rival djokovic as his first major coaching client. The decision to part ways was reportedly mutual, according to sources.
Djokovic and Murray release Statements
Both Djokovic and Murray released statements expressing their appreciation for the opportunity to work together. Djokovic thanked Murray for the “hard work, fun and support,” while Murray reciprocated, wishing Djokovic the best for the remainder of the season and expressing thanks for the opportunity.
Australian open Semifinal Only Grand Slam with murray as Coach
The pair’s highest profile tournament together was the Australian Open earlier this year, where Djokovic was eliminated in the semifinals. That will be the only Grand Slam tournament where Murray coached Djokovic.
Djokovic’s Recent Struggles and French Open Prospects
Djokovic, the holder of a record 24 career men’s Grand Slam titles, including three French Open titles (moast recently in 2023), has struggled to find his form in 2025. The 37-year-old has a 12-7 record this year and has yet to win a tournament,his only final appearance resulting in a loss to 19-year-old Jakub Menšík at the Miami Open.
early Exits Raise Concerns
Following the Miami Open, djokovic suffered early exits at the Monte-Carlo Masters and Madrid Open, losing to Alejandro Tabilo and Matteo Arnaldi, respectively. These defeats on clay, a surface crucial for French Open preparation, have raised concerns about his chances at Roland Garros.
What’s Next for Djokovic?
With the French Open looming, it remains to be seen who will coach djokovic, or if he will enter the tournament without a coach.Djokovic, who has not won a Grand Slam in his past five attempts, is looking to regain his dominant form.
Q&A: Djokovic and Murray coaching Split
Q: Why did Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray end their coaching partnership?
A: The split was described as a mutual decision, occurring just weeks before the 2025 French Open. No specific reasons were given in the article [[1](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-novak-djokovic-announces-sudden-split-andy-murray-french-open)].
Q: How long did Murray coach Djokovic?
A: The partnership lasted only six months, starting at the beginning of the year [[1](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-novak-djokovic-announces-sudden-split-andy-murray-french-open)].
Q: What were the highlights of their coaching collaboration?
A: The Australian Open, where Djokovic reached the semifinals, was the most prominent tournament they participated in together.
Q: What is Djokovic’s current form like?
A: Djokovic has struggled in 2025, with a 12-7 record and no tournament wins. He has also suffered early exits in major tournaments, raising concerns about his performance at the French Open.
Q: What are Djokovic’s chances at the 2025 French open?
A: Due to his recent early exits and struggles on clay, Djokovic’s prospects at Roland Garros are uncertain.
Q: what’s next for Djokovic?
A: It’s unknown if Djokovic will hire a new coach or compete at the French Open without one. He is focused on regaining his dominant form.
Trivia: djokovic last won the French Open in 2023. Could he reclaim his title without murray’s coaching?
The split between Djokovic and Murray adds an unexpected twist to the upcoming french Open. Keep an eye on Djokovic; will he find his winning form again?
