Andy Murray has jetted off to Melbourne ahead of the Australian Open as he takes on in surprising new role as Novak Djokovic's coach

Sir Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic were pictured working together for the first time on Tuesday morning, five days before the start of the Australian Open.

In a long interview with 'Match TV', Kazakh ace Alexander Bublik strongly criticized Murray's choice to become Djokovic's new coach: “He has joined Novak Djokovic’s team. These are attempts to cling to something that no longer exists, to some echoes of the past. I think this is a problem.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has trained with new coach Andy Murray for the first time in public ahead of the Australian Open. Murray – who retired after the 2024 Olympics at the age of 37 – joined Djokovic’s team in November. The two-time former Wimbledon champion spent 10 days with Djokovic before Christmas in preparation for the new season.

"In agreement with our tennis players, we are registering the strongest team, which will be led by Novak Djokovic ," said Troicki. "The first Grand Slam of the season in Australia is also ahead for everyone and we are waiting to see the results they will achieve in that tournament.

After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray’s input, has a plan to take on the game’s newcomers.

Although it was vacation time for Murray, that didn’t mean he wasn’t in work mode. Dan Evans - who played doubles with Murray during his Olympics farewell last year - has now revealed that the 37-year-old will have remained dedicated to his new charge.