Andy Murray has taken up a coaching role with Novak Djokovic following his retirement from playing, but doubts have been raised by a top coach over the Brit's worthiness

Andy Murray has been announced as 24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic's new coach, but one of his adversaries isn't convinced.

In what was a huge surprise to tennis fans, Novak Djokovic recently announced that former player Andy Murray would be assigned as his coach from the upcoming Australian Open next year.Murray retired after the Paris Olympics this year,

A message from 1959 French Open champion Christine Truman popped into my inbox as I cooked the bacon on Sunday morning. “Do you think Andy will opt for some GB youngsters after Djokovic for coaching?”

Novak Djokovic ’s decision to hire Andy Murray has been branded an “act of war”. The former rivals shocked the tennis world over the weekend, announcing that the newly-retired Brit would coach the 24-time Grand Slam champion during the off-season and Australian Open.

Murray spoke exclusively to Metro at Wimbledon 2024 – and while he was tight-lipped on his plans for coaching – he did express excitement over two British players. Quizzed if any British youngsters had caught his eye, Murray said: ‘There are a few, new British players coming through.

Andy Murray competed against Novak Djokovic at the highest level for over a decade and will now aim to guide him to success - but Nicolas Mahut fears there could be tension between the pair

"It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board, Coach — Andy Murray,” Djokovic said