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Separation from Murray: Djokovic is looking for a new coach before the French Open!
Andy Murray separates from Novak Djokovic before the French Open 2025. Discover the background and reactions.
Separation from Murray: Djokovic is looking for a new coach before the French Open!
The tennis world is reeling from the surprise split between Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, who have ended their coaching partnership after just six months. The decision was announced on May 17, 2025, just before Djokovic prepares for the upcoming French Open. The two players had originally sought a long-term collaboration after Djokovic contacted Murray before the Australian Open. This collaboration initially seemed promising, with Djokovic reaching the semifinals of the tournament in January and praising Murray after an impressive win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Despite the initial successes, the partnership remained marked by challenges. Djokovic has struggled with various problems this season and has not been able to win a title so far. Apart from reaching the final at the Miami Open, his results were disappointing, losing to Matteo Arnaldi in Madrid and missing the Italian Open in Rome due to injury. Djokovic described his current style of play as a "new reality" and now has to deal with an uncertain coaching situation with the French Open just around the corner.
Reactions from the tennis community
Murray himself also commented and thanked Djokovic for the opportunity to coach him. In a statement, he wished Djokovic all the best for the rest of the season. The short-term agreement between the two now appears to be ending abruptly, while Murray wanted to end his own career just before the Paris Olympics.
Future prospects for Djokovic
The focus now turns to Djokovic as he thinks about how best to prepare for the French Open. In this context, Boris Bosnjakovic, a long-time ally and head coach at the Novak Tennis Centre, is mentioned as a possible interim coach. Djokovic praised Bosnjakovic's role in his team because of his expertise in analysis, preparation and tactics. Whether this interim solution will be enough to guide Djokovic to a French Open title remains to be seen.
Tennis enthusiasts and experts worldwide are eagerly awaiting Djokovic's next steps and his decision on his coaching staff. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his future, there is a general expectation that Djokovic, as one of the best players in history, will be able to adapt to the changes and get back to winning ways.