BRISBANE, Australia — Novak Djokovic mentioned his lately retired rival Andy Murray was bringing a singular perspective as his new coach and that he was keen to place into observe what the duo have mentioned when he begins his season on the Brisbane Worldwide.
Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, added fellow former world No. 1 Murray to his crew final month and can work with the Scot till the tip of the Australian Open subsequent month earlier than deciding on their future.
“He has a singular perspective on my sport as one of many biggest rivals I’ve had. He is aware of the professionals and cons of my sport,” mentioned Djokovic, who spent 10 days lately with Murray getting ready for the 2025 marketing campaign.
Djokovic will probably be with out Murray in Brisbane, however the 37-year-old Serb is eager to get probably the most out of his new coach after they reunite forward of the Australian Open.
“He performed till lately on the tour, so he is aware of all the opposite finest gamers at the moment on the planet, the kids and the weaknesses and strengths of their sport. I look ahead to it. I actually do,” Djokovic mentioned. “I believe he is bringing a recent look to my sport, and I will be capable of profit from that, little doubt, on the court docket. But additionally that champion mentality he has, I am certain we’ll match very nicely.”
Djokovic opens his marketing campaign this week with a first-round match towards Rinky Hijikata and is seeking to win a one centesimal ATP singles title earlier than his push for a record-extending eleventh Australian Open crown.
The Paris Olympics champion is planning a busier schedule in 2025, after his world rating slipped to No. 7.
“I am planning to play a number of extra tournaments than I did final season,” Djokovic mentioned. “Hopefully the extent can also be going to go up and as a consequence I will be capable of hopefully win a number of tournaments and get my rating greater.”