Andy Murray has signed up to play a pre-Australian Open event despite retiring just months ago. The five-time finalist at Melbourne Park is back Down Under in a new role this year, coaching Novak Djokovic. But he will also return to the court to play two matches on Rod Laver Arena.

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Most notably, Andy Murray has been spotted coaching Novak Djokovic during his practice sessions. And the retired Brit is now set to return to the court himself after signing up to the pre-tournament 'A Night with Novak' event.

Sir Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic were pictured working together for the first time on Tuesday morning, five days before the start of the Australian Open.

The tennis world remembers Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray as two great rivals who reached extraordinary heights in tennis history. However, few would have imagined that they would one day form a coach-player partnership.

Novak Djokovic has trained with new coach Andy Murray for the first time in public ahead of the Australian Open. Murray – who retired after the 2024 Olympics at the age of 37 – joined Djokovic’s team in November. The two-time former Wimbledon champion spent 10 days with Djokovic before Christmas in preparation for the new season.

Novak Djokovic and new coach Andy Murray have been seen practising together for the first time ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday.

Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.