Novak Djokovic stated he and Andy Murray will “cool off” earlier than making a choice on whether or not they determine to proceed to work collectively following the Serb’s Australian Open exit.
Djokovic was compelled to retire injured in his semifinal towards Alexander Zverev on Friday after succumbing to a muscle tear he sustained towards Carlos Alcaraz of their quarterfinal.
Murray labored with Djokovic within the build-up to and through this 12 months’s event in Melbourne, however wasn’t certain what the longer term held for the pair.
“Novak and I agreed that after the event we might communicate — and we’ll try this,” Murray stated.
Djokovic stated they’d take time earlier than making any additional selections.
“We’re nonetheless hot-headed and disenchanted, so it is type of laborious to modify the web page and begin speaking about what the subsequent steps are,” Djokovic stated.
“We’re each disenchanted with what simply occurred, so we did not speak concerning the future.
“I am going to undoubtedly have a chat with Andy and thank him for being right here with me.
“I am going to give him my suggestions, which is optimistic, and see how he feels and we’ll make the subsequent step.”