In addition to supporting Novak Djokovic in his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam victory, British tennis legend Andy Murray has talked candidly about his coaching career beyond retirement, saying he is open to taking up the position again in the future. Murray, who worked with Djokovic for a short while after retiring from professional tennis, openly discussed the experience and the lessons it taught him from an entirely new angle within the game. "I doubt Djokovic gained any knowledge from me. No, I gained a lot of knowledge, and to be honest, I would coach again, albeit probably not at this time. Murray told Sky Sports, "I've had a few opportunities to coach, but I don't really want to do a lot of travelling right now unless it's with my family."

After years of playing at the top level against the Serbian, the British player, who joined Djokovic's club in late 2024, said the change from player to coach was a big adjustment.
"I was well-versed in Novak's game. I studied his game and played against him for years. The former world No. 1 remarked, "It was interesting to see how his day-to-day activities differed from what I might have been doing."
Murray acknowledged that his personal experiences has influenced his teaching style and highlighted the need of understanding and communication."From a coaching standpoint, it's about listening to the athlete you are working with and communicating your message to them. I firmly believe that having children has aided me in developing greater empathy and the ability to perceive things from other people's perspectives.
"However, I thought that coaching taught me a little bit about teamwork. When you're the center of attention as a player, the entire team works for you, but when you're a member of a coaching team, you're just a small part of that, trying to help each individual perform to the best of their abilities," he said.Working in Djokovic's setup also made Murray aware of the challenges of being a member of a larger support team, where a variety of inputs must cooperate to improve a single player's performance.Working with someone as amazing as him throws you into the deep end, which makes you aware of your shortcomings and highlights some of the areas you most likely need to focus on if you want to be a great coach," Murray said.
Even though his time as a coach was brief, Murray emphasised that the experience deepened his knowledge of the sport, even as he continues to carefully consider his options for the future.

"I had the option to retire four or five years sooner. I continued playing tennis for as long as I could because I loved it, even though I realise it's a results-driven sport and everyone wants to win. I enjoyed the competition, the training, and the travel. After my hip surgery, I was still able to perform at a very high level, but not as well as before, which was mentally taxing.However, I kept playing because I enjoyed it, and I know that in the end, I don't think I miss the sport that much or have many regrets because I stopped when my body told me it was time," he said.
"I'm really happy about that because people ask me that question and are really surprised and disappointed that I don't miss it," the British player continued, adding that leaving the game on his own terms has enabled him to embrace life off the court and look ahead without regret. As an athlete, I believe that's what you want.

It's not ideal if you leave the sport and struggle with the end of your career for four or five years. But with four wonderful children and a family I enjoy spending time with, I have a lot to look forward to in the future. I'm really proud of what I accomplished throughout a really trying time. I had the opportunity to compete against the three greatest male tennis players in history. It was a unique moment.
Murray's comments also coincide with Djokovic's pursuit of more career milestones, as the Serbian is still very much in the running to increase his record-breaking number of Grand Slam victories.