Andy Murray had entrenched himself in a different sport before receiving a "surprise" call from Novak Djokovic, asking for his expertise 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 revealed Novak Djokovic messaged him about becoming his new coach when the Scot was playing golf last September. And the Scot said he had just told his playing partner: 'Honestly, I can't think of anything worse to do right now'.

Andy Murray willing to take whatever Novak Djokovic throws at him in Melbourne - The Scot will sit in his former rival’s coaching box for the first time at the Australian Open.

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Novak Djokovic, who is in search of the eluding 25th Grand Slam, took the startling decision of including his former rival Andy Murray to his coaching team in November 2024.

Andy Murray admitted that the move to coach Novak Djokovic was very much unexpected as he detailed how he was asked and what his wife Kim thought about the move.

Andy Murray has insisted he will be “absolutely fine” with Novak Djokovic venting his anger at his coaching team at the Australian Open as long as he is “trying his hardest”. But the Scot admitted working with the Serbian superstar is going to be “stressful” as the Olympic champion seeks to win a record 25th Grand Slam singles title.