Andy Murray is set to discuss his coaching role with Novak Djokovic following the latter’s withdrawal from the Australian Open semi-finals due to a muscle tear he sustained during his victory over Carlos Alcaraz.
Murray joined Djokovic’s coaching staff in November in preparation for the season’s first Grand Slam. The 10-time Australian Open champion was forced to retire from his match against Alex Zverev due to the injury.
Djokovic is currently tied with Margaret Court for the most Grand Slam singles titles at 24, and Wimbledon later this year represents his best opportunity to surpass that record.
No decisions have been made yet regarding Murray and Djokovic continuing their coaching partnership beyond the Australian Open.
And Murray said: “Me and Novak agreed that after the tournament we would speak. We’ll do that.”
Djokovic added: “I’ll definitely have a chat with Andy and thank him for being here with me. You know, give him my feedback, which is, of course, positive, and see how he feels and we make the next step.
“We are still hotheaded and disappointed, so it’s kind of hard to switch the page and start talking about what the next steps are. I think we both need to cool off a little bit and then we’ll have a chat.”
Djokovic unsure of Murray partnership after Melbourne exit
The 10-time Melbourne Park champion had just lost the first-set tiebreak to Alexander Zverev when he decided to end the match, unable to continue playing.
Djokovic had enlisted the help of five-time Melbourne Park finalist Murray in his quest for a 25th Grand Slam title, which seemed to be working as he outsmarted Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, despite the injury.
Novak Djokovic, who was forced to withdraw from the Australian Open semi-finals on Friday due to a thigh muscle tear, has not made any commitments regarding a future coaching relationship with Andy Murray.
The 10-time champion at Melbourne Park was trailing after losing the first-set tiebreak to Alexander Zverev when he decided to retire from the match due to his inability to continue.
Djokovic had brought on board five-time finalist at Melbourne Park, Andy Murray, to assist him in his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. Their collaboration appeared effective as he managed to outplay Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals, even while nursing an injury.
“You know, we both were disappointed with what just happened, so we didn’t talk about the future steps. We are so fresh off the court.
“I’ll definitely have a chat with Andy and thank him for being here with me. You know, give him my feedback, which is, of course, positive, and see how he feels and we make the next step.”
“Djokovic suggested that it would be better to wait for the emotions to settle before making any decisions, as they were still “hot-headed and disappointed” after the dramatic end to his tournament.”
“We are still hot-headed and disappointed, so it’s kind of hard to switch the page and start talking about what the next steps are,” said Djokovic.
“I think we both need to cool off a little bit and then we’ll have a chat.”
