Djokovic's Next Coach - ANDY MURRAY

[@greentiger50]

This announcement is like the closest we'll ever get to a tennis fanfic

[@nowfuture9330]

YES!🎯

[@soysaucehairdye7869]

I'm looking forward to the hilarious interactions between an angry Andy Murray and an angry Djokovic when things aren't going good in a match.

[@ZlatniPlast]

Andy will bring him fire from the box. Plus is a great sparring partner, better than most active players

[@usermatisse]

Which means max 2nd round of the AO, when he will be kicked out by a random nobody? Because this is what is going to happen, you know it, right?

[@ZlatniPlast]

@@usermatisse He played Sinner last AO. Took a set out of him, realise that? He will come little better this time

[@usermatisse]

@ZlatniPlast yes he took a lucky set and lost so badly that then he said "today I was outplayed by Sinner", go check yourself. And this was this year, you can imagine that he'll do even worse in 2025 with one more year. I foresee him losing before reaching QF, so this time he'll avoid the humiliation to be beaten again by Sinner, who will win again the AO by the way

[@danijelap4240]

@@usermatisseWatch Novak, listen Novak, dream Novak , your only chance to will get better, smarter , happier, more cultured and human! Have a gooood night to all Novak’s haters and doped player!😂😂😂

[@priyaravindran6150]

I’m surprised, but not fully shocked. Djokovic and Andy have known each other and have been friends, since they were 10/11, playing junior tournaments and traveling the world together. Their families are friends. Judy Murray has admitted to privately congratulating Djokovic multiple times( and has even done so publically on Twitter), even after he would beat Andy, and she has said over and over again, that she knows him well and is fond of him. When Nole won his 24th, she put up a “GOAT” status on Twitter, and then again after the Olympics. Djokovic has said of the Big 4, he is friends with Andy, and he has known him the longest. They practiced the most together. They had podcasts together during Covid. At this point in Djokovic’s career, he isn’t looking for someone to help him change his technique, he is looking for analysis, stats, scouting and briefings, and multiple players, including Novak himself, and analysts, have said that Murray has one of the greatest tennis analytical minds, even better than his tennis on court. From that perspective, and the fact that the two get along, it isn’t surprising. Plus, this is a great way for Murray to dip his feet in the coaching pool. Even if his commitment with Djokovic will extend beyond the AO, Nole played only something like 10 tournaments this year. This gives Murray a chance to earn some great money, while still getting time to spend with his family, unlike if he were to coach a younger player who would be playing nearly all year. Since the likes of Draper and Raducanu are still in their 20s, he has time after Djokovic to coach them as well. I’m so pumped for the AO now. I can’t imagine Muttering Murray will be able to be calm, even as a coach😂 And between his English swears and Nole’s Serbian swearing, it sounds like a riot. Bring it on!

[@ZlatniPlast]

Amasing knowledge of the sport. Enjoyed your comment.

[@ksantosh100]

@@ZlatniPlast I agree with you, amazing comment and enjoyed learning about Judy M and her relationship with Novak's family.

[@kendaddi5857]

Ha ha ha. You couldn’t have analyzed this plan any better. No better person to add value and motivate Djokovic than one of the great 4 himself. Andy has seen it all and has been in some of the greatest tennis battles in the highest of places the world has ever seen so he knows how to win when the odds are unfavorable. Combining their winning strategies and experience the Novak/ Andy team is very bad news to Sinner,Alcaraz and all the other top contenders. Very exciting to see😂

[@ZlatniPlast]

@@ksantosh100 At first I despised Murray. Even Judy. In time I realised he has no father, and that she was his lioness. Grew very fond of her, she is a class act if you look objectively. Never knew she is so good with Djokovic's family.

[@djedd23]

@@ZlatniPlast What do you mean he has no father? He very much has a father. He's just not involved in tennis

[@Djokov1c_GO4T]

I have a theory that after AO, Djokovic hires Rafa for RG and Fed for Wimbledon.

[@atitslan4776]

😂😂😂

[@Nat-le4um]

Lol, that would be epic!

[@al1976-v7m]

LOL

[@lsb9073]

Lol, Scrap that theory.

[@alextill6688]

Will Stan be retired by New York? 😂

[@claritywithkj2509]

I adore Novak, he's always been my favorite and I love Andy so the partnership together... dream come true!

[@TopEveryThing-yi3py]

Need a full 3 tennis podcast of this 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@omzal-sudani8878]

Yeah definitely ❤

[@stef_v]

Murray retired because he was forced to, not because he wanted to. It makes sense that he jumped on an opportunity like this.

[@russellmiller2249]

This is the injection of life the ATP tour has needed massively considering the Nadal and Murray retirements - you can add Thiem Federer and DelPo onto that, honestly 5 of the most exciting players of the last decade.

[@stevelily1763]

That is so TRUE, WELL SAID, friend!!! The Excitement in tennis has Gone, with these Veterans... No longer playing, sadly 😔

[@Adaobieistyping]

yes especially with boring sinner as number 1

[@vickytolibeli3213]

After the tears about Rafa's retirement, this announcement! As soon as I heard the exciting news I was waiting for your reaction Gill! Thank you for this video!🙂

[@POK2008]

I literally posted in one of your other vids 2 weeks ago that Novak should call Murray up for the coaching spot

[@mir-jan3496]

Prophetic 😄

[@ProbablyLying]

Props, sir!

[@jugoslavnamljidjiu9021]

Go Novak and Andy 🎉🎉🎉 what a great news

[@lenna6013]

That's so cool, they were always friends.

[@Gabriel-MagicMusic]

Friendship doesn't mean necessarily good" business partnership"

[@lenna6013]

@@Gabriel-MagicMusic That's true , but at this point I don't think Novak would play tennis super hard. I guess we will see what's this partnership about next year.

[@goranjovic3174]

Sir Andy Murray and Mr Novak Djokovic teammed, such a awesome news for Tennis World! Two longlife coleagues and friends who knows each other from early childhood! Two amazing analysts and tacticians in the game! Cannot wait 2025. seasaon to Start and AO! 😊❤ I'm very happy and optimistic with this news! 😊

[@ptiwari2392]

im so fucking excited man, this is HUGE!@@@ CANT wait to see Djokovic screaming at Andy for some CREATINAAAAAA!!!!

[@danijelap4240]

And Sinner throws in, not creatinaaa, but a good doping massage before the match .. and Rafa whispers, not massage but lidocaine injection..

[@joaomarveloso1049]

Lol 🤣

[@DjokerNole42]

My reaction was exactly same, holy cow! This is awesome!!

[@RFazor]

That is blockbuster!

[@joannemoore3976]

One of my favourite reactions yet 😂

[@mirkom4599]

What a wonderfull news!, Can't wait to see them together fired up on the same side. Murray is so tactical and knowledgeable, with an attitude and fighting spirit like no one. The right one that Novak needs in his box.

[@jayantsingh658]

Tennis feels alive again 😂❤

[@LaurenDenfeld]

I love this pairing. Andy brings energy to the box and knows Novaks game. Andy would fight for every match even late in his career. I think Novak can benefit from this positive energy coming from his box. I think Novak has won everything so he needs a person who can bring out his fighting spirit.

[@farid1406]

this is basically Novak's way of saying he wants to hang out with Murray

[@vivahernando1]

Brotastic

[@sadidshaikh_005]

Brokovic

[@stevelily1763]

Excellent, reasoned commentary, as Always, Gill👌🏻🙏🏻

[@joeljoseph4518]

Murray-Djokovic is one of my favourite rivalries. Since their styles were similar, the rallies were absolutely brutal. 2012 aus open semifinal was one of the best matches ever, even better than the final in my opinion.

[@mariepelletier3020]

Wy is it shocking--Djokovic needs a pal in his box, someone who knows him competitively and someone who knows the pressures that Djokovic is under. An ally, an equal in terms of how they play and fun to be around. Djokovic is difficult to coach as you say Murray was, so this should be fun. I think it's perfect.

[@stevelily1763]

Well said, Marie, I couldn't have put it better myself 🙏🏻

[@mariepelletier3020]

@@stevelily1763 thank you--

[@mariepelletier3020]

and of course Murray's recent retirement means that he knows the field, he's played them so it all makes sense.

[@11890610]

Wow wow wow huge news with a huge excitement looking forward to AO 2025

[@Multi071006]

Can't wait for 2025.

[@AshleyKarys]

Go Novak go! It will be so exciting to see Andy and Novak together. Mr. Gluten Free as Sir Andy says! Lol 🤣

[@stevelily1763]

I absolutely Love their amazing Friendship 💓🙏🏻

[@thisoverpcworld]

We love big 3 era. Although I am fed up of nostalgia taking over things. But Andy Joining Nole is big deal. They are same age and both are good friends. So it's great for morale of Nole and Andy also wanted to stay in tennis so this is win win win.

[@angelatanurdzic7508]

Thank you for this video. 👍

[@Batman22222]

This just reiterates the fact that nobody càn ever prédict whàt Nolé is gonnà do néxt.....😅😅😅 The Góat just opérates in a différent réalm to the rést of the tennis world.....And this néw partnership wíth Andy is gonnà be bóx offíce for súre!!🔥🔥 Roll ón 2025.....😎💜

[@stevelily1763]

That's Exactly 💯 right, my friend🙏🏻

[@notturno3448]

As Geronimo Stilton would say...Holy cheese!!! That's so Novak...and I love it :)

[@user-di5rm9ee1p]

Rocky and Apollo. Love it.

[@Profesah_411]

Great analogy. My favorite movie!

[@80sruler]

I’m all for it and good to have Andy around the game. Those two have been friends forever and Andy’s mom was a coach so he gets it. Not that Novak doesn’t know how to play this will mainly be strategy

[@goranjovic3174]

Strategy will be main point for Djokovic against youngsters in 2025. And there are no better combinations of Sir Andy snd Mr Novak Djokovic, two longlife coleagues and friends who knows each other for early childhood! 😊❤ I'm very happy and optimistic with this news! 😊

[@l.rongardner2150]

The only thing more shocking would have been Novak picking Federer or Nadal as his new coach.

[@Batman22222]

That was unlikely as his rivalries with Fed and Rafa were more direct, close and intense as compared to Andy.....

[@GatsuKS]

It would be crazy to see Roger coaching Novak. I'm sure he'd improve his tactics, notice flaws easily since he's very smart as well as Novak and has a strategic mind. If Novak was younger together they'd crush the tennis world.

[@HBriffa-lz1hu]

Will we see Djokovic bring on Nadal at Roland Garros, and Federer at Wimbledon? 💭💭

[@Norf.F.C.Zoomer]

Still not entirely sure I believe it tbh but man am I excited for AO now.

[@dadohollywood]

Why wouldn't you believe it when Novak said it himself? Who'd you belive ?

[@DrDjDD]

Think outside of the box, that's how Novak thinks, not surprised. Andy knows the game, if can add extra 1% to Novaks performance it would be great.

[@nowfuture9330]

Locked and loaded for 2025; this will be an EPIC experience!!

[@joannemoore3976]

How much fun are Novak and Andy having right now, watching the reactions, do we think?

[@hm2011100]

I wanna know how long they’ve been sitting on this news!

[@TuningintotheOne4BLN]

I think Andy fresh off the tour + their storied relationship over time + Novak looking hungry will bring some possible AMAZING results in the GS's - father time will tell! Thanx Gill. Awesome vid. Best, Milan p.s. maybe see you in Socal - heading back to LA for Dec-24/Jan-25 in case we bump into one another at a cafe somewhere! If not, Happiest of Holidays!!!! 🌈

[@tasaneewantanakul8382]

Such a cool video and they were alway best friend. !!!!

[@Do2others132]

Check my comment on the 3 yesterday. Andy Murray has time and has family in coaching. Prophesy is a gift.

[@Braselton21]

Marjan Vajda is the Greatest tennis coach of all time. It's just crazy how the tennis media just glosses over him.

[@enigmaparadox987]

Great commentary as usual Gill! I want to know the backstory to the coaching arrangement: who approached who? Did Andy ask Novak for a coaching gig or the other way around.

[@hm2011100]

Me too, hope the journalists ask intelligent questions & get the goss. It must have been Djokovic approaching

[@joyrichards1419]

All excellent points, Gill. Retiring from any career is not easy, but more complicated with the game of tennis, from what we see. Roger did it fast because his knees were giving out, it's taking Rafa quite a while, Stan is still playing, as is Monfils and Gasquet. For these Big Two, it's very hard. They want to be part of everything it means to be on the tour. It's been their life since they were kids. Let's go and keep having some fun, they're thinking. They certainly don't need the money, but how else to fill the next 30 or so years? IMO, it won't last more than a year because of their huge personalities. And it may be just to play at the Slams. I thought the timing of the announcement was interesting too. Right when the last tennis of the year is being played at the Davis Cup.

[@ProbablyLying]

This is bigger than Nadal's retirement. Djokovic can implement Murray's plans.

[@mir-jan3496]

Yes,as a Serbian and of course big fan of Novak I have always liked Andy,I love his choice to pick Andy.

[@geoairtravel]

What a shocker 😮😯 !!!

[@ounomayma2981]

Excited 2025🔥🔥🔥

[@AnnaWhite-go6nz]

This is going to be great watching these two as fans

[@vojn1k1]

Loce your work, Gill

[@robertingersoll3039]

One Sir Andy Murray.

[@stevelily1763]

Cheers, from a Nole, and Andy fan🙏🏻

[@samuelcook7588]

Brooo this is insane

[@jacobc2563]

Man, I love this though. A bit of solidarity between the big four as Novak rides into the sunset

[@DustinKenney-b5k]

This is such a deep unpack. Part of this is I feel like Novak needs to get juiced up and sometimes he needs it by making bombastic decisions for attention. Another aspect of this is drawing a line of demarcation in the big 4. Roger and Rafa have become pretty insular in their friendship. Maybe Novak and Andy want to also curate something like that. It also helps that Andy and Novak are both lightning rods on the court. Andy knows Novak’s game, but as important, he’s played against the young guns that are now Novak’s rivals. Novak has proven once again that he’s humble enough to consistently be a student of the game. Further, I think this is also a chance for Andy to kind of live vicariously through Novak. If these new young guns came in when Andy’s body still held up, he would have been right there with the Sinners and Alcaraz’s of the tour. Novak has largely held up and absolutely has opportunities at least through 2025. Plus, I think Novak knowing that more likely than not, this could be his last season, he just wants to have fun. This will be a combustible partnership. I see lots of yelling and lots of laughs. It’s mutually beneficial and men’s tennis is better for it.

[@suigetsuhozuki1]

Very good analysis

[@betpow]

obviously Kim likes him out of the house

[@nikhils2381]

Lol

[@TrollMagic1987]

This is amazing news

[@jimmyfox]

It's obvious Djokovic wants that second Olympic Gold medal

[@stevelily1763]

😂😂👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👌🏻🙏🏻

[@arkine11]

Djokovic just wants to hangout with Murray while he casually continues to make slam finals at 38 🤣

[@ValentinG23]

So if Novak wins any slam with Andy in his corner does those slams get added to Andy’s slam tally 😂😂😂

[@stevelily1763]

Of course, and I'm a Nole fan!

[@rosaliewright4226]

This analysis makes total sense. And I believe this will segue into their working together for the benefit of the Game and players after Novak retires. Both giants of the game! ❤️🎾

[@jimnosnow4484]

I think Kyrgios missed a big opportunity

[@alexobed4252]

I believe it's more for cameraderie than anything.

[@user-wd7ue1wd6r]

This is novak being generous and helping his friend kick off his coaching career in the best way possible.

[@hm2011100]

Novak’s not gonna risk the home stretch of his career being altruistic. This is a mutually beneficial partnership

[@danielkurtovic9099]

I have only one wish for Novak in 2025, to won third Monte Carlo title.

[@danmalic6688]

excellent point....often overlooked

[@NotbecauseIcoudnt]

Murray demonstrated pathological-like difficulties in stopping playing tennis ( AEB: him verbalizing his difficulties to stop playing in a few interviews). I interpret this news as an opportunity that Djokovic offered to Murray to stay on the tennis tour. Djokovic doesn’t need/ care to have a leading coach; he could stay without one, but I agree with your reading, that Novak might utilize Murray’s leftover hunger for competition to boost his motivation to stay in the competition.

[@MrAtaguas]

Nadal should now coach Alcaraz and Federer should coach Sinner that'd be crazy and considering Sinner is northern italian he is almost Swiss-german imo it even makes sense

[@stevelily1763]

No, this is ABOUT the VETERANS of the Old Sport of tennis - Versus the New tennis - with Spoon fed (hopefully not Also drugs, in Sinner case!) and ON-COURT COACHED youngsters!! So, Stan can be coached by Roger AND Nadal, for RG😃

[@stevelily1763]

Also, they have been genuine Friends🥰... and they knew each other since they were 12 years old🙏🏻

[@dusty-lynnbristol519]

Not shocking at all 😂❤ makes sense now for 2025

[@philsidock]

Murray is a great student of tennis and very analytical; he will definitely bring some unique insight to the table. I look forward to Federer coaching Sinner and Nadal coaching Alcaraz. 😉

[@vukforest223]

This is Great💫🌏⚡️🚀🙌🏻Unreal👀

[@dusty-lynnbristol519]

Yay

[@alessandrovalente7645]

Im happy for them. But I don’t think it will change anything substantial

[@gennykun13]

The most classy thing I've ever seen Djokovic do was actually done by his family when in 2023, his wife and kids congratulated Carlos in the All England Clubhouse when Carlos was doing his victory walk after winning Wimbledon. As a Rafa fan, I know I am biased, but couldn't the Djokovic wait at least a week for us to keep the focus on Rafa's retirement and what an amazing champion he's been for the sport,, especially in light of how modest that celebration was in Malaga? Sheesh...

[@LucianoCantabruel]

That’s just proof of how old the big three is, meaning Djokovic, which is the only representative remaining. Is the first time that a player so fulfilled as Djokovic can have a coach that was also successful and as old as his player, because Murray is actually old enough to be his coach 😅😅😂😂

[@aurei7775]

Does someone have data on coach success rate within a 3~ window or on debut tournament? Because I feel Murray could be good, but it could take time to develop that coach to player chemistry.

[@Gabriel-MagicMusic]

I think you are right. They will split before Andy will have a chance to learn enough to be a good/efficient coach

[@JokerCat9]

Even better teamup than Deadpool and Wolverine.

[@mt817]

Andy’s passion

[@matthewdsouza8891]

It may all end up being a damp squid but who cares. It's exciting for now and if people want to get carried away with this partership, I'm all for it.

[@insignificus]

*squib

[@stefcon2000]

Cool thing to see, but I can't see them together long after AO, possibly Wimbledon

[@goranjovic3174]

Novak need Motivation! That's IT! 😊❤

[@mir-jan3496]

I love it, love them both 💕💕💕💕 Finally English will cheer Novak on Wimbledon 😄😄😄

[@stevelily1763]

I still wouldn't bet in that😉😇

[@danmalic6688]

great point

[@draoicht22]

Good for tactics etc but not sure he will take the abuse Novak throws at the box. He won't know what he's saying anyway loland maybe that's a good thing. I expect it's just to assist with AO prep ( tactics mainly ) and don't see him staying after that.

[@stevelily1763]

Come on, Novak doesn't abuse his team! YES, He gets really Angry at them when they are Sleeping at their job... But, hopefully, Andy will be Energetically supporting Novak Throughout the matches👌🏻🙏🏻

[@krob2327]

Beyond.

[@nunomartins4265]

it reads more like a pr move tbh, murray will act like a glorified sparring partner for the offseason and australian open. doubt he will stick around for much longer than that but we will see

[@anonymous4711_]

Sounds like Novak means business for 2025?

[@cybernetennis]

You all see Djokovic and Murray; all I see is Gill is a Toroline guy! Been using their string for 4 years myself!

[@zgubidantroskovich2074]

Who will be helping whom ?

[@Maitland5]

Connors Sharapova

[@Cats2Fat]

Let’s see if Djokovic+Murray could defeat Sinner or Alcaraz.

[@stevelily1763]

Djokovic can and has defeated them both, consistently, only last year! But it'll be so Much FUN with Andy!!!!🥳🥳🥳

[@bournejason66]

He is known for yelling at his box. All his previous coaches got yelled at during the match. What makes you think Andy can be different?

[@stevelily1763]

Cause Andy won't sleep on the job, too energetic!😊

[@bournejason66]

@ so previous coaches sleep on their job ?

[@jonjohnson2844]

It's probably Andy's mom pulling the strings!

[@HBriffa-lz1hu]

Will we see Djokovic bring on Nadal at Roland Garros, and Federer at Wimbledon? 💭💭

[@volinad129]

Now go and get Rafa as fitness coach and Roger as an agent 😅

[@Doty6String]

Baller news!

[@sirilsunil1224]

Do u think it's just a PR move?

[@raywill8638]

To serve what purpose ?

[@nunomartins4265]

anglo saxon sympathy

[@_MrAvocado_]

@@nunomartins4265 if you want to use that term, then that makes Murray a Celt, so why would a Celt garner Anglo-Saxon sympathy?

[@stevelily1763]

​@@_MrAvocado_ Exactly 💯 For Novak, Andy is a Really Good friend,🙏🏻 Unfortunately, they could never be buddies in the later stages of their Competitive careers at the very TOP of tennis!! But Now... They Help One Another... play and stay longer... in the sport they Both💓 Love so Much!!🙏🏻

[@t14dann18]

I think what it says about Murray is that he doesn’t like Nadal lol

[@Pfaz001]

To win AO he should hire Sinner

[@danmalic6688]

the last person i would have chosen........just another proof of my feet being stuck in fan/mud, while eagles are far above my fan/brain

[@dadohollywood]

It's like two school sweethearts getting married after decades . It wont last, and it doesn't need go last. Novak should win one more GS and end his career in a high note, as a winner, champion and a record setter.

[@sunmanyi3265]

Now he has somebody to yell at in the box when things don't go his way, hehe...

[@joshuaclay1594]

When Novak retires, he must be Kyrgios's coach.