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Djokovic, Murray team-up shocks tennis world; Jelena surprised

The Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray team-up shook the tennis world on Sunday, even as the former’s wife was surprised with the news.

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DJOKOVIC, MURRAY PARTNERSHIP SURPRISES FORMER PLAYERS, BRITS

Furthermore, the Djokovic-Murray partnership surprised former and current players who learned of the news over the weekend.

Moreover, Djokovic’s announcement of hiring the recently retired and former rival Murray as his new coach was something the tennis world didn’t see coming.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina said “No Way! Top” with a heart-eyed emoji upon reading the news.

Italian world No,84 Fabio Fognini, Uruguayan rugby player Tomas Etcheverry, and former top 10 tennis player Marcos Baghdatis reacted positively.

“That’s the best news. One last dance @andymurray @djokernole,” Baghdatis wrote on social media.

#BREAKING Novak Djokovic has named Andy Murray as his coach for the Australian Open. pic.twitter.com/VZyvgzX2XA

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NOVAK’S WIFE THROWN OFF BY HUSBAND’S SUDDEN WEEKEND ANNOUNCEMENT

Furthermore, even Djokovic’s wife and former player Jelena was thrown off by her husband’s announcement.

“Anyone thought it was a retirement video?” she asked in jest.

Moreover, one of Murray’s former coaches, Brad Gilbert, was optimistic for his former ward.

“Good move,” he said.

Additionally, Wimbledon, the Boss Open in Stuttgart, the ATP Tour and Lacoste were all supportive of the news.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray fired a shocking opening salvo for the 2025 season when they announced their new coaching partnership.

Does this pairing of former rivals make sense?

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‘ONE FINAL CHAPTER’ LEFT FOR NOVAK-ANDY STORY, DJOKOVIC SAYS

Furthermore, the Djokovic-Murray story deserves “one final chapter,” the Serbian world No.7 said.

Moreover, the 24-time Grand Slam champion believes his former British rival will help him as he prepare for the Australian Open in January.

“We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. I thought our story may be over (but it) turns out it has one final chapter,” Djokovic said in his announcement on Saturday.

“It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner,” he added.

Murray replaces Goran Ivanisevic, who served as Djokovic’s coach for six years.

The retired Brit is “really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change.”

Why 'excited' Andy Murray has stunned tennis world with shock Novak Djokovic coach appointment

While Murray was expected to get into coaching at some point, he has shocked the tennis world by teaming up with Djokovic. 💪🎆https://t.co/NbkQwER6or

— C Kristjánsdóttir ●🐊 (@CristinaNcl) November 23, 2024