Novak Djokovic enlisted a former foe and longtime friend, Andy Murray, to become his new coach starting this year at the Australian Open. This news rocked the tennis world back in November, mostly because the two legends were often considered rivals on the court.

Alexander Zverev jokes that Novak Djokovic is refusing to retire because they agreed for the Serb to become his coach once he is done with pro tennis. On Thursday, the German tennis star and the record 24-time Grand Slam champion clashed at Rod Laver Arena in an exhibition match.

It will be all business when Andy Murray coaches Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. While the partnership between two of the biggest rivals in recent men’s tennis history has awakened feelings of shock,

Andy Murray has said he does not want Djokovic to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray insists that he will be only too happy to face the wrath of Novak Djokovic, should he find himself on the receiving end of a few mouthy outbursts at next week’s Australian Open.

Murray, who retired in August, jokingly blames Djokovic as the main reason he never captured an Australian Open title.

Andy Murray has joined forces with Novak Djokovic in a coaching capacity for the Australian Open and vowed to 'sabotage' his former rival's title bid