The recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with longtime rival Novak Djokovic as his coach, they both announced Saturday, with plans to prepare for — and work together through — the Australian Open in January.

Novak Djokovic has had hired longtime rival Andy Murray to be his new coach ahead of the 2025 season. Murray will work with Djokovic during the offseason and at least through the Australian Open.

Andy Murray has made the shock decision to coach his long-time rival Novak Djokovic during the Australian Open. Murray, who retired after the summer Olympics, will join the Serbian’s team in the off-season and coach him through the opening grand slam of 2025.