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Murray Reveals Djokovic's Surprising Self-Doubt
27 Sep
Summary
- Murray coached Djokovic for several months in 2025.
- Djokovic had surprising self-doubt before matches.
- Murray is now coaching Jack Draper's team.
Andy Murray has shared his experiences coaching Novak Djokovic for several months in 2025, a period that saw Djokovic reach the Australian Open semi-finals. Murray expressed surprise at the level of self-doubt Djokovic experienced, even before major matches.
Murray coached Djokovic during a time when the Serb was seeking his 25th Grand Slam title. Their partnership concluded before the French Open in 2025, after a Masters 1000 final appearance. Murray is currently coaching Jack Draper, whose season ended early due to fitness issues.
Reflecting on his coaching role, Murray noted that people questioned what he could teach Djokovic. However, he emphasized that coaches can always offer learning opportunities, regardless of a player's stature. Murray's current focus with Draper is on full recovery before competitive play resumes.