Former eight-time Grand Slam champion in doubles Nenad Zimonjic underlines that Novak Djokovic is "a smart guy" and therefore knows extremely well why he added Andy Murray to his coaching staff for the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic ’s decision to hire Andy Murray has been branded an “act of war”. The former rivals shocked the tennis world over the weekend, announcing that the newly-retired Brit would coach the 24-time Grand Slam champion during the off-season and Australian Open.

Andy Roddick made a huge revelation about the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership as the 2003 US Open champion shares he was told that the newly retired Briton rejected multiple offers from "top male and female" players before accepting the Serb's invitation to work with him.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic’s magnificent seven grand slam finals - Djokovic won five to Murray’s two but was the opponent for the Scot’s crowning achievement at Wimbledon in 2013.

Retired pro Alex Corretja believes Murray will create a “different” Djokovic but he’s already dropped hints about the world No. 7’s potential retirement.

Former tennis player Mats Wilander has said Novak Djokovic's surprise decision to bring Andy Murray into his box for the Australian Open is an "excellent move".

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.

Former two-time French Open finalist Alex Corretja admitted he was in "total shock" when the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray collaboration news dropped but also backed the partnership to succeed.

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,

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

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