FIRST LOOK: Novak Djokovic practices with new coach Andy Murray ahead of 2025 Australian Open

Fans finally got their first look at the Novak Djokovic-Andy Murray coaching partnership as the two took to Melbourne for a popcorn practice session ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.

Djokovic first made headlines at the end of last season when he announced his former rival, who retired from tennis at the 2024 Wimbledon Championships, would join his coaching team, and spoke effusively of Murray at the Brisbane International last week

“We’ve been rivals for 20-plus years and always kind of kept secrets from each other, the way we practiced, the way we prepared, the way we approached the matches. Never wanted to show weakness to your main opponents, your rivals,” explained the former world No. 1, who has won a whopping 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

“But now it's different. You know, we spent eight, nine days together and shared a lot of information even before we met, and then together for those eight, nine days was really great, quality time on and off the court, getting to know each other I think on a different level we haven't had a chance to have in the past 20 years.

“So, to have a legend of the game, someone that is known to be as an intelligent tennis player as there is out there, it's a great honor, great pleasure for me.”

Still, the tennis world had yet to see their coaching dynamic in action, the short clip providing a preview for what’s to come in Melbourne, where Djokovic seeks to win an 11th title Down Under.

“I love talking to him about the nuances, the details, how I can improve my game, how I can, yeah, gain an inch, court positioning more comparing to my opponent, and every bit of percentage counts at the highest level.

“So, what I have been getting from him already, you know, is really positive. But, you know, we haven't spent too many days on the court together, so I look forward to having him in Melbourne.”

Djokovic and Murray have planned to work together at least through the Australian Open. Djokovic’s first tournament under the three-time Grand Slam champion saw him reach the quarterfinals in Brisbane and win an entertaining doubles match alongside Nick Kyrgios.