Dan Evans questioned just how full-on Andy Murray’s schedule as Novak Djokovic’s coach will be – admitting he doesn’t think his former doubles partner will ever be in the role full-time. The Brit was surprisingly named the new coach of the 24-time Grand Slam champion just four months after his retirement from tennis last year.
While the pair are on a “trial” basis for the Australian Open this week, where Djokovic will take on Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round, the two tennis icons are said to have planned to make a “more definite decision” over their working relationship after the tournament.
Having ended the 2024 season without a Grand Slam title to his name, Djokovic will be hoping that the addition of Murray will reignite his winning run in Australia, where he’s won a record 11 titles. Discussing Murray’s new role in the sport, Evans – who competed with the Scotsman in the men’s doubles before his retirement at the Paris 2024 Olympics – reckons it “makes sense” to work with the Serbian.
“As for Novak, he’s not stupid, he hasn’t just picked him because it’s going to make the headlines – Andy is going to be a great coach. He’s pretty obsessive about everything he does – including his golf – and this will be no exception. He loves the stats as well and obviously has an incredible work ethic.
