Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

Novak Djokovic surprised the entire tennis world when he announced his great rival, Andy Murray, as his coach for 2025! As he admitted, Novak also surprised himself, although he had a clear vision while picking his next coach. Djokovic parted ways with Goran Ivanisevic in April.

Djokovic announced this past week that Murray would join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season at the Brisbane International – but new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him. The link-up of the long-time rivals is one of the biggest stories of the tennis year,

Djokovic split with his coach after six years earlier this summer, and he's counting on Andy Murray to help him prepare for the Australian Open.

In a recent interview with ‘L’Equipe’, Daniil Medvedev’s coach Gilles Cervara opened up on Murray’s new role: “Knowing Murray, I’m not surprised by what’s happening because I knew he wouldn’t be able to stay still for more than two or three months after his retirement.

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January.