Carlos Alcaraz gives his honest verdict on Novak Djokovic hiring Andy Murray as his coach for 2025

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Novak Djokovic has taken a somewhat lateral step in his bid for further Grand Slam success by hiring Murray as his new coach.

Murray will work with Djokovic at the Australian Open, with the pair set to combine in the off-season ahead of the major tournament.

Djokovic and Murray had a mutual respect on the court, which is set to be a key factor to any success they may achieve in their current relationship.

The former is currently on a record 24 Grand Slam titles, with the latter having won three before retiring in August.

Murray turned to golf shortly after his retirement, but has now made the switch back to tennis as he bids to help out his former rival.

Carlos Alcaraz shares verdict on Novak Djokovic hiring Andy Murray

But standing in their way of major titles in 2025 will likely be Carlos Alcaraz, who won the French Open and Wimbledon this season.

The Spaniard is, however, expecting plenty of success from the Serbian under the Scot, with Alcaraz believing Djokovic has found the “right coach,” as per Mundo Deportivo.

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Alcaraz noted that “it is as if he were going to play against the two of them,” adding that “it’s going to be incredible for tennis.”

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Regardless of how the pairing goes, Alcaraz is correct in that the tennis world will undoubtedly enjoy Murray and Djokovic together.

The duo were rivals on the court for several years, but must now use all of their combined experience to help further the career honors of the latter.

With 24 Grand Slam titles – more than any other man and level with Margaret Court – Djokovic asking for help may seem futile.

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But the 37-year-old clearly feels there are things he can learn from Murray, who will be desperate to enjoy a successful return to the court.

The Scot will, however, need to put his grudges aside when they link up, with Djokovic boasting a 25-11 win-loss record over Murray.

It is a much tighter situation when it comes to the latter and Alcaraz, with the veteran narrowly leading the 21-year-old by four wins to three.