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Photograph: (Novak Djokovic Reunites with Former Rival Andy Murray (X))
Tennis legend Andy Murray has returned to the Mutua Madrid Open but in a different role this time. The forthcoming ATP 1000 Masters is set to take place from April 23rd when all the best players are set to compete in the Spanish capital. The British star player is now set to return to the Madrid Open, but this time as Serbian ace Novak Djokovic's coach.
Notably, Serbian legend Novak Djokovic has been regarded as one of the best players in this sport, having won 24 Grand Slam titles. However, the 37-year-old legend is going through a difficult phase in his career, having not garnered any ATP title since 2024. He made it to the finals of the Miami Open 2025 but lost to Jakub Mensik. However, his recent loss came against Alejandro Tabilo in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 tournament.
“I was hoping it was not going to happen, but it was quite a high probability I’m going to play this way,” said the Belgrade-born star after that defeat. I don’t know. Just horrible. Horrible feeling to play this way, and just sorry for all the people that have to witness this. I expected myself at least to have put a decent performance. Not like this. It was horrible. I did not have high expectations, really. I knew I’m gonna have a tough opponent and I knew I’m gonna probably play pretty bad. But this bad, I didn’t expect," Novak Djokovic said after losing in the Monte Carlo first round.
Novak Djokovic eyes his 100th ATP title in Mutua Madrid Open 2025!
Novak Djokovic has recently stepped onto the clay court for the practice session ahead of the Mutua Madrid Open. He was spotted with his current coach, Andy Murray.
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The tournament's official X account recently showcased the images of Novak Djokovic stepping up for a practice session wearing a white T-shirt and maroon shorts with his former rival Andy Murray. The star player will be looking to mark his 100th ATP title win in this tournament to bolster the preparation for the French Open 2025.