Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray train in public for first time in Melbourne

Andy Murray (left) kept a close eye on Novak Djokovic from the baseline at Margaret Court Arena (James Ross/AAP Image via AP) - (AP)

Novak Djokovic has trained with new coach Andy Murray for the first time in public ahead of the Australian Open.

Murray – who retired after the 2024 Olympics at the age of 37 – joined Djokovic’s team in November.

The two-time former Wimbledon champion spent 10 days with Djokovic before Christmas in preparation for the new season.

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Andy Murray has arrived in Melbourne to begin his partnership with Novak Djokovic 🤝#AO2025 pic.twitter.com/sk8tf4CwiM

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After not teaming up at the Brisbane International, Murray has now joined the Serbian at Melbourne Park.

On Tuesday, video footage from the Australian Open showed Murray keeping a close eye from behind the baseline as the 24-time Grand Slam winner was put through his paces on Margaret Court Arena.

Speaking about their partnership in an interview with the ATP Tour website last month, Djokovic said: “I think he is bringing a fresh look to my game and I think I will be able to benefit from that, no doubt, on the tennis court

“But also that kind of champion’s mentality that he has, I am sure that we will match very well.”

Djokovic is looking to win a record 25th Grand Slam crown by lifting what would be an 11th Australian Open title.