ANDY MURRAY could coach Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon after they agreed to continue working together “indefinitely”.
Muzza’s shock partnership with the 24-time Grand Slam champion was only supposed to be for one tournament – last month’s Australian Open.
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But the Serbian, 37, says the two will work together across the North American Swing in March – at Indian Wells and Miami – and the European clay-court season, which starts in April.
And this opens the door to a possible collaboration at Wimbledon in late June, 12 months after the Scotsman said a teary-eyed goodbye to the Centre Court crowd in a playing capacity.
Djokovic, the world No.7, said: “We had a chat the day after I finished (the Australian Open). We reflected on Australia and the period that we spent together.
“We agreed he was going to go back and take some time and think, speak with his family members and see if he decides to keep working.
“Because I expressed my desire to continue the collaboration with him, so I am really glad that he did accept.
“It is indefinite in terms of how long we are going to work together.
“But we agreed we are going to work most likely in the States and then some clay-court tournaments. Then we will see how it goes after that.”
Murray, 37, retired from the sport after last summer’s Paris Olympics, having won two Wimbledon titles, the US Open, the Davis Cup and two Olympic singles gold medals in a decorated career.
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In Melbourne, Djokovic benefited from Murray’s advice, beating Carlos Alcaraz to reach the semi-finals before pulling out with a leg injury while a set down to German Alex Zverev.
The duo, born a week apart, had a fierce rivalry and Djokovic won 25 of the 36 meetings against Murray as they jostled for silverware between 2006 and 2017.
`The seven-time Wimbledon champion added: “It was exciting for the whole tennis world and also for us to be in different roles together on the same side of the net.
“Andy obviously has a unique perspective on my game. He has played me and played all of the current best players in the world and he knows everyone well.
“He knows exactly what we need to do tactically – we talk about tactics and my game, the evolution of my game and what needs to be improved.
“He has a positive approach and has handled the whole pressure of being there very well as it is a completely different situation as a player.
“He has been terrific with all the other team members and while it was unfortunate the way the Australian Open finished with injury, nonetheless we had a great run.”
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