Novak Djokovic has credited Andy Murray with “bringing a contemporary glance” to his recreation as he prepares for his first event since naming his long-time rival as his new trainer.
Djokovic, the lads’s list 24-time primary winner, will start his 2025 season on the Brisbane Global in opposition to Australian Rinky Hijikata subsequent week.
The Serb, 37, will likely be with out Britain’s three-time Grand Slam champion Murray, who retired from tennis in August, in Brisbane sooner than they unite previous to the Australian Open, which begins on 12 January.
“He has a novel standpoint on my recreation as one of the most largest opponents I have had. He is aware of the professionals and cons of my recreation,” Djokovic stated of Murray.
“He performed till not too long ago at the excursion, so he is aware of all of the different highest gamers recently on the planet, the kids, and the weaknesses and strengths of their recreation. I sit up for it, I in reality do.
“I feel he is bringing a contemporary glance to my recreation and I will be capable of take pleasure in that, surely, at the courtroom. But in addition that champion mentality he has, I am certain we’re going to fit really well.”
Djokovic introduced in November that he’ll paintings with Murray till the belief of the Australian Open sooner than you make a decision on any longer-term partnership.
The Olympic gold medallist will purpose to win his a centesimal ATP singles identify in Brisbane sooner than chasing a record-extending eleventh Australian Open identify.
Victory at Melbourne Park subsequent month would see Djokovic, recently degree with Margaret Court docket on 24, succeed in the outright list for many Grand Slam titles.
Following a 2024 season wherein Djokovic didn’t win one of the most 4 annual majors – simplest the second one time that has came about since 2010 – he’s making plans a busier agenda in 2025 after losing to global quantity seven.
“I am making plans to play a couple of extra tournaments than I did final season,” Djokovic stated.
“With a bit of luck the extent could also be going to move up and as a result I will be capable of confidently win a couple of tournaments and get my rating upper.”
