We’ll do that – Andy Murray plans talks with Novak Djokovic about coaching deal

Andy Murray will discuss with Novak Djokovic whether to continue their partnership after a premature end to the Australian Open.

Djokovic abruptly withdrew at the end of the first set of his semi-final against Alexander Zverev after the pain from a muscle tear in his leg sustained in the victory over Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday became too much.

The old rivals turned team-mates has been one of the big stories of the tournament, and Djokovic gave Murray an emotional embrace following the Alcaraz win.

When @andy_murray claps, it means good things for Novak.

The 10-time champion saves four breaks points and keeps Alex Zverev at bay in a 10-and-a-half minute service game.

We've played 23 minutes and @djokernole leads 2-1!#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/HeBJjbjmC9

— #AusOpen (@AustralianOpen) January 24, 2025

Djokovic has showered the Scot with praise for his coaching efforts and appears keen to continue the arrangement, but Murray was tight-lipped, saying: “Me and Novak agreed that after the tournament we would speak. We’ll do that.”

Murray knows all too well the pain of trying to fight through injury having battled his body on many occasions through his career and especially in the latter stages following his hip operations.

He has also been on the other end of matches on Rod Laver Arena when Djokovic has experienced physical difficulties only to find a way to win.

“I think he was always going to go out there and give it a good shot,” said Murray. “He obviously didn’t train the last couple of days. He practised right before the match and was feeling good enough to give it a go.

“It was an unfortunate way to finish. The match that he played against Alcaraz was some incredible tennis, amazing to watch from the side from that close, it was