Novak Djokovic shares Andy Murray plan after Indian Wells exit as alarming admission made
Novak Djokovic has revealed he’ll sit down with Andy Murray to discuss the pair’s coaching partnership following the Serb’s early exit at Indian Wells. The all-time record Grand Slam winner lost his opening match of the tournament to qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp.
Despite coming up against one of the game’s greats, the Dutch outsider looked at ease throughout most of the contest and ran out a 2-6, 6-3, 1-6 victor. It marks Djokovic’s second consecutive opening match exit, having been beaten in straight sets by Matteo Berrettini at last month’s Qatar Open.
Djokovic’s dip in form has led to questions over the arrangement between himself and former player-turned-coach Murray. When quizzed on what his next step was, Djokovic replied: “Yeah. I mean, still haven’t talked with Andy and the team, so going to do that and make a plan.”
Prior to being dumped out of the tournament in Florida, Djokovic had suggested his partnership with Murray could continue well into the summer. He said: “I was very glad when he decided to keep going [after the Australian Open]. Indian Wells, Miami and most of the clay court season. We’re going to speak after Miami but I think the plan is to go to the end of Roland-Garros, hopefully Wimbledon as well.
