In a surprising turn of events, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their player-coach relationship after just six months. This decision comes on May 13, 2025, as both players look to refocus ahead of the French Open.
- Djokovic and Murray end coaching relationship.
- Murray coached Djokovic after his retirement.
- Djokovic's performance has declined in 2025.
- Djokovic has not won any tournaments this year.
- Future coaching plans for Djokovic are uncertain.
- Questions arise about Djokovic's dominance in tennis.
Following his retirement, Murray took on the challenge of coaching Djokovic, but their partnership yielded only a semifinal appearance at the Australian Open. With the French Open looming, this split raises questions about Djokovic’s readiness for the clay-court season.
This unexpected split prompts speculation about Djokovic’s future. Can he reclaim his dominance in men’s tennis? With a current record of 12-7 this year, his performance has been underwhelming.
- Djokovic’s only final this year was a loss to 19-year-old Jakub Menšík.
- He has suffered early exits in both the Monte-Carlo Masters and Madrid Open.
- Djokovic has not won a tournament in 2025, raising concerns about his competitive edge.
- His last Grand Slam title was at the 2023 French Open, but he has since struggled.
As the clay-court season heats up, all eyes will be on Djokovic to see if he can bounce back and reclaim his status as a top contender for the French Open title.