Murray was not just talking tennis’s greatest of all time, because Djokovic’s ownership of that honour has long since been put to bed. He was backing Djokovic’s claim to be the pre-eminent performer across the whole of sport; nay, the whole of sporting history.

Andy Murray has been labelled ‘pure class’ for consoling Carlos Alcaraz after Tuesday’s Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Murray is currently working as part of Djokovic’s coaching team at Melbourne Park – but has always spoken highly of the young Spanish star.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century. They played from the age of 12, meeting 36 times as professionals, including 10 Grand Slam matches.

As Novak Djokovic produced a performance up there with the best of his wins over former rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he turned to Sir Andy Murray in celebration.

The quarterfinals match between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open on Tuesday was one for the books. Djokovic ended up coming back from one set down to beat the young star 4-6, 6-4,

Novak Djokovic made his debut at the 2025 Australian Open yesterday with Andy Murray in his box, a scene that immediately went around the world. The Serbian and the Scotsman – who faced each other in four different finals at Melbourne Park (all won by Nole) – have just started their collaboration and both seem very happy.

Novak Djokovic’s new partnership with Andy Murray is off to a good start.

"I know this court well. I have never managed to win the title here and this man - indicating Djokovic - is the only one responsible. Now I am here to try to sabotage him so that he does not win another Australian Open!" said Murray before telling the story behind the new collaboration.

Djokovic’s four-set victory over his young rival sets up a semifinal with second-seeded Alexander Zverev and keeps alive his hope of a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Novak Djokovic expressed his appreciation and gratitude to his coach Andy Murray after his epic Australian Open quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz. The legendary Serb described the triumph as “a huge win” for his relationship with Murray as he praised the Brit for the commitment he has brought to the role.