'I have to admit...' - Patrick Mouratoglou's verdict on Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic collaboration

For a tennis player who has won 24 Grand Slam titles and redefined the game over the past decade, Novak Djokovic's 2024 edition was surprisingly quiet on the major titles front. However, in true fashion, the 37-year-old tennis star won the gold medal at the Paris Olympics 2024, making this the first milestone he has yet to achieve in his historic career.

However, this marks the least profitable year for the Serbian since 2017, when he failed to win any of the Grand Slam titles. While a plethora of tennis stars are expecting the Serbian to slow down going ahead, the competition has been heating up as the next-generation players make sure that this 37-year-old tennis legend's stint in tennis isn't guaranteed for much longer.

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Meanwhile, the tennis fraternity was shocked when Novak Djokovic revealed his former rival Andy Murray would be his coach at the Australian Open 2025. Former tennis star Patrick Mouratoglou feels that the partnership between both can pose a big threat to players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who are leading the game in every tournament.

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With the rise of players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, tennis has never been more competitive: Patrick Mouratoglou

“When Novak Djokovic announced his new collaboration with Andy Murray as his coach, I have to admit I was surprised. Two of the greatest players of their generation, born in 1987, now uniting in a completely new dynamic. It’s a bold move, and one that speaks volumes about Andy’s character and Novak’s ambition. Yet, with the rise of players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, tennis has never been more competitive. For Novak, the challenge is clear: rediscover the fire that made him relentless, even against this new wave of talent,” wrote Mouratoglou on LinkedIn.

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