Andy Murray coaching doubts raised as Novak Djokovic rivals can throw plans into disarray
John McEnroe has questioned whether Andy Murray will want to continue coaching in tennis if his stint working alongside Novak Djokovic ends badly.
The tennis world was sent into a state of shock when Murray announced his intention to join Djokovic’s coaching team just months after the three-time Grand Slam champion hung up his racket.
Murray retired as a player following the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, but unable to stay away from the sport for too long, he’s part of the backroom staff looking to guide Djokovic to a record-extending 25th Slam title this year.
But according to former Australian Open semi-finalist McEnroe, Murray’s coaching credentials will come under examination, depending on how Djokovic gets on down under.
Speaking ahead of 2025’s first Grand Slam, McEnroe mused: “This thing with Murray and Djokovic, especially if Djokovic wins they’ll be like ‘wow this is incredible’ and I’m sure he’ll be flooded with coaching requests.”
However, should things fall flat on their face, McEnroe is worried Murray’s coaching career could prove to be a short-lived one.
