SO EMOTIONAL : Andy Murray in Tears makes Heartbreaking Confession about Novak Djokovic…see more 

Andy Murray’s time as the coach for Novak Djokovic has concluded, providing intriguing perspectives on mentoring one of the sport’s all-time greats, along with revealing the aspects of the role he found less enjoyable.

At the beginning of the 2024 Paris Olympics, he declared this would be his final event as a professional athlete, with his last competitive outing being a quarter-final doubles loss in early August.

Just a few months later, Murray made an unexpected comeback in the sport, transitioning into a coaching position as Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, confirmed he had brought in Murray on a temporary basis.

The two-time Wimbledon champion collaborated with the ex-world No. 1 throughout the off-season, the Australian Open, and the North American hard-court circuit prior to their announced separation in May.

The standout moment was Djokovic’s second-place finish at the Miami Open, yet there were also numerous setbacks as the Serbian faced multiple early exits.

In an interview at Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo, reported by The Times, Murray discussed how the collaboration started, stating: “We had a conversation over the phone, and he inquired if I would think about coaching him, which caught me off guard.

“I believe it was a rather exceptional opportunity. ”

The three-time Grand Slam titleholder spent considerable time away from his family throughout his athletic journey and had just begun to appreciate being at home when this opportunity presented itself.

The former world No. 1 acknowledged that this was one element he found less enjoyable.

The 38-year-old remarked: “I was truly relishing my time at home, yet I felt I should give it a chance to see if I would enjoy it. I’m not entirely certain if I did.”

In a separate interview with GQ UK, he described his experience collaborating with Djokovic. “He has a diverse team hailing from various cultures and backgrounds – Serbian, Austrian, Spanish – which led to a unique way of operating.

“Mastering effective communication with everyone and conveying your ideas is crucial; understanding how to engage with [Novak], discovering what drives him, and what inspires him.

“As the head coach, when things don’t work out, the responsibility ultimately lies with you. You must oversee everything – organizing practice courts, ensuring rackets are prepared – making the day a bit more intense as you strive for smooth operations. It was fascinating, but certainly a lot for me to improve upon. ”