Novak Djokovic Parts Ways with Coach Andy Murray Before French Open Campaign

Paris, France — In a surprising turn of events just weeks ahead of the 2025 French Open, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have ended their short-lived coaching partnership, bringing an abrupt close to a six-month collaboration that failed to deliver a single title.

Murray, a three-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1, joined Djokovic’s coaching team ahead of the Australian Open earlier this year in what many saw as a bold experiment between two tennis greats and long-time rivals.

Despite a promising start, Djokovic’s form has waned in recent months, prompting the split.

“Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together, and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months,” Murray said in a statement.
“I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”

A Partnership Without Silverware

During their time together, Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open and finished runner-up at the Miami Open in March. But his search for a 100th ATP title was derailed in the final by rising star Jakub Mensik, and since then, the Serb’s performance has sharply declined.

He suffered early exits at Monte Carlo and Madrid, and notably withdrew from the Italian Open in Rome without citing a reason.

Djokovic, who turns 38 on May 22, just days before the French Open begins, acknowledged the end of the partnership with appreciation.

“I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together,” Djokovic said, thanking Murray for his “hard work and support.”

Eyes on Roland Garros

The 24-time Grand Slam champion has accepted a wildcard entry into the Geneva Open (May 18–24) in a last-minute bid to find form on clay before Roland Garros kicks off on May 25.

With three French Open titles to his name, Djokovic is looking to claim a fourth in what could be one of the final seasons of his illustrious career.

The decision to split with Murray comes at a critical juncture, as Djokovic aims to reverse a troubling run of form on a surface that has traditionally challenged him more than hard or grass courts.

The End of a Unique Tennis Chapter

The coaching relationship between Murray and Djokovic was one of the most high-profile alliances in recent tennis memory, uniting two of the sport’s fiercest competitors and closest contemporaries. Djokovic leads their head-to-head record with 25 wins in 36 matches.

As Djokovic resets his team and his trajectory ahead of the clay court season’s biggest test, all eyes will be on Geneva—and ultimately Paris—to see if the Serbian star can reignite his title-winning rhythm.