Despite reaching the Australian Open semi-finals in January, Murray confirmed that he had left his role as Djokovic’s coach. Analysts believe that Djokovic’s struggles for form this season likely contributed to the split. The decision comes just 12 days before the French Open, which starts on May 25.

Murray joined Djokovic’s coaching team in November ahead of the 2025 season, and was in his box for the Australian Open.

Since Melbourne, the world No.6 has struggled for form and has twice lost three times in a row - the last time in his first match at the Madrid Masters to world No.44 Matteo Arnaldi in straight sets. This caused Djokovic, who turns 38 next week, to pull out of the Rome Masters - the final event before the claycourt Grand Slam in Paris