Djokovic reveals conversation with Murray

(NLDO) - Novak Djokovic revealed the conversation between him and Andy Murray before the ceremony honoring Rafael Nadal at the 2025 Roland Garros tournament on May 25.

During the conversation, Murray made a joke about Djokovic's coaching abilities, but the Serbian was not amused by it, despite having great respect for Murray, a three-time Grand Slam winner.

"About the joke about the tournament, yes, he congratulated me and said 'Now you have a real coach, you are winning tournaments'. I don't know but I don't take it as a joke. Although he was joking, I think I have said enough, and I will say it again: Andy is a great person" - Djokovic expressed.

Djokovic shares Murray's joke before Nadal's honor ceremony (Photo: sportskeeda)

The special partnership between Djokovic and Murray officially ended in the middle of this month. The Serbian, with 24 Grand Slam titles, had some positive results under Murray, including reaching the Australian Open semi-finals despite knee problems and finishing second at the Miami Open.

However, the coach-athlete relationship has not been without its difficult moments, most notably the three-match losing streak Djokovic endured before winning the Geneva Open last week, without Murray.

"Andy joining my team and us trying out this coach-athlete relationship is really a great thing for tennis and both of us. I'm very honored and proud," Djokovic added.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion also revealed that the decision to split between him and Murray was mutual.

Djokovic will make his Roland Garros debut tonight when he meets American Mackenzie McDonald at Philippe-Chatrier Centre Court.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/djokovic-tiet-lo-cuoc-tro-chuyen-voi-murray-196250527125639494.htm