Tennis-Djokovic building bond with Murray over golf, dinners


Mar 25, 2025; Miami, FL, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) hits a forehand against Lorenzo Musetti (ITA)(not pictured) on day eight of the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

(Reuters) - Novak Djokovic said working with coach Andy Murray still felt a bit surreal but it offered him the opportunity to finally build a personal relationship with the Scot after their long rivalry on court.

Djokovic, a 24-times Grand Slam champion, appointed fellow former world number one Murray ahead of this year's Australian Open and said at the Qatar Open they would continue working together for an indefinite period.

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