Coco Gauff’s former coach issues two-word reaction to Andy Murray becoming Novak Djokovic’s new coach

Andy Murray is set to embark on his first coaching role since retiring, joining forces with his former rival Novak Djokovic for the 2025 Australian Open.

The 37-year-old, who ended his illustrious 19-year playing career in August, expressed excitement about “spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change.”

The pair, who contested four finals at the Australian Open, will work together during the off-season in preparation for the tournament, which runs from January 12 to 26.

Djokovic, a record 10-time Australian Open champion, has been without a full-time coach since the sacking of Goran Ivanisevic in March.

Brad Gilbert reacts to Andy Murray coaching appointment

Brad Gilbert, who has been without a coaching role since parting ways with Coco Gauff in September, shared his thoughts on Murray’s appointment as Djokovic’s coach.

Having helped guide Gauff to her maiden Grand Slam title at the US Open, Gilbert was one of many to acknowledge the significance of Murray stepping into his first coaching role.

While Gilbert may have anticipated returning to coaching before Murray, it’s likely that Murray might have thought the same!

Endorsing the decision, he called it a smart move by Djokovic, praising the potential value Murray’s expertise could bring to the partnership.

“Good move,” he posted underneath a humorous video on X, posted by Djokovic, announcing the decision, saying: “He never liked retirement anyway.”