Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have ended their teaching partnership early after working collectively for six months.
Djokovic, who’s chasing an eight Wimbledon title, will not be coached by Murray following a poor run of outcomes this season.
“Thanks, coach Andy, for all of the laborious work, enjoyable and assist over final six months on and off the courtroom — actually loved deepening our friendship collectively,” Djokovic stated.
Murray, who started teaching Djokovic in November, added: “Because of Novak for the unbelievable alternative to work collectively, and because of his group for all their laborious work over the previous six months.
“I want Novak all one of the best for the remainder of the season.”
Djokovic, who received 25 of his 36 matches in opposition to Murray, stated he was grateful for his former rival’s laborious work and assist of their quick spell collectively
He reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in January earlier than harm ended his marketing campaign. He made the Miami Open remaining in March however his bid for a one hundredth tour-level title resulted in a defeat by Jakub Mensik.
The Serb, who turns 38 three days earlier than the yr’s second Grand Slam begins, has been woefully out of shape since that Miami defeat and was crushed in his opening matches at Masters tournaments in Monte Carlo and Madrid final month.
He was anticipated to jumpstart his clay marketing campaign in Rome earlier than returning to Paris, the place he received Olympic gold final yr, however skipped the continued Italian Open with out giving a purpose.
Djokovic accepted a wildcard for the Might 18-24 Geneva Open.
Data from Reuters contributed to this report.