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Andy Murray Admits He Felt ‘Uncomfortable’ Coaching Novak Djokovic
- Murray briefly coached Djokovic post his retirement, amidst mutual respect
- Murray felt uncomfortable with technical coaching despite their successes
- Role transition shows even top players can feel out of their depth
Andy Murray Reflects on Coaching Novak Djokovic: “I’m Not Sure I Enjoyed It”
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Andy Murray Admits He Felt 'Uncomfortable' Coaching Novak Djokovic: “I Wasn't Sure I Enjoyed It”
From Grand Slam battles to the coaching bench, Andy Murray’s brief stint as Novak Djokovic’s mentor revealed a side of tennis few get to see, and it wasn’t all smooth sailing.
When Novak Djokovic made the surprise announcement in November 2024 that Andy Murray would join his coaching team, the tennis world did a double-take. The two had been fierce rivals for over a decade, clashing in Slam finals and fighting for world No.1. But this time, they’d team up in an entirely different dynamic.
Fast forward six months, and that chapter is already closed. Murray has opened up on why the role wasn’t quite what he expected.
- Andy Murray Admits He Felt 'Uncomfortable' Coaching Novak Djokovic: “I Wasn't Sure I Enjoyed It”
- “I didn’t feel comfortable…”
- A Unique Opportunity — But Did He Enjoy It?
- Respect Still Intact
“I didn’t feel comfortable…”
Speaking on The Tennis Mentor YouTube channel, Murray gave a candid assessment of the experience. Despite helping Djokovic reach the semi-finals of the Australian Open and the final of the Miami Masters, the Scot admitted there was one key area he struggled with — technical coaching.
“At times, Novak was looking for quite a lot of technical feedback, and it was something that I didn’t really feel comfortable with,” Murray explained. “Teaching someone technique is not something I’ve had much experience with. I think coaches who work with younger players are better at that.”
Murray, a tactical genius on court and three-time Slam champion himself, acknowledged that many former pros aren’t naturally equipped to handle the nitty-gritty of stroke correction.
“Once a player is 20 or 22, you’re not trying to overhaul their game. It’s about small tweaks. If I coach again in future, I’d want to learn that side better from someone who really understands it.”
A Unique Opportunity — But Did He Enjoy It?
“We had a chat on the phone and he asked if I’d consider coaching him, which I wasn’t expecting,” Murray told The Times. “It was a pretty unique opportunity… I thought I should give it a go.”
But two months after stepping away from the role, Murray now confesses he’s not sure it was for him.
“I’m not sure if I enjoyed it,” he said, pausing. “I was really enjoying being at home before that.”
Respect Still Intact
Despite the short-lived partnership, there’s no sense of bad blood. Djokovic praised Murray’s influence during their time together earlier this year, describing him as “one of the smartest minds in the sport.” Their time on court may be over, but the mutual respect clearly remains.
Still, Murray’s honest reflections highlight something deeper: even the greats can feel out of their depth when switching roles.
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