Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray split just weeks before Wimbledon

Just weeks out from the French Open and Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic has announced a shock moving in his coaching ranks.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have decided to end their coaching partnership, just a month out from Wimbledon and days before the French Open.

It was announced on Tuesday (AEST) that the pair will no longer be working together on the tennis court, as The Sun reports.

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Murray, who turns 38 on Thursday, coached Djokovic during the Australian Open in January in Melbourne.

It proved to be a successful assignment as the Serbian superstar reached the semi-finals before pulling out injured after one completed set against German Alex Zverev.

Novak Djokovic (left) working with Andy Murray at this year’s Australian Open. (Photo by William WEST / AFP)

The Scotsman – a three-time grand slam champion – was in Djokovic’s camp in March in the United States for the Sunshine Swing, which incorporates Indian Wells and the Miami Open.

Yet despite the original plan to work in tandem throughout the clay-court season and perhaps up until the start of Wimbledon, a split has now been confirmed.

There is now no prospect of Murray being in Djokovic’s player box on Centre Court in late June or early July.

Djokovic, who lost to world No. 44 Matteo Arnaldi in the second round of the Madrid Open last week, said: “Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun and support over (the) last six months.

“On and off the court, I really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.”

There was a mixed reaction to the news on social media.

“Frankly, nobody can be the coach of the GOAT,” was one comment on X.

“Call Roger (Federer) and see if he is available,” suggested another.

“That’s a shame, but it was great whilst it lasted,” said a third.

“Should have kept it going until Wimbledon,” declared a fourth.

Murray, a former world No. 1, retired after the Paris Olympics and has spent a lot of time improving his golf swing since the tennis racquets were locked away.

It was following a trip to the range last November when Murray received an unexpected call from his old adversary, asking if he fancied becoming his next coach.

This Dream Team partnership shocked the world of tennis and it is even more surprising it has not lasted until the end of the summer.

Djokovic in action during last month’s Madrid Open. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)

Murray (right) in the coach’s box in Madrid. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Overall, it has been an underwhelming year for Djokovic, who has lost seven of his 19 matches and has yet to lift a title.

The two tennis icons issued a joint statement through their management companies, calling time on their working relationship.

Murray said: “Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months.

“I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.”

This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission

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