Daijiworld Media Network – London

London, Apr 22: British tennis great Andy Murray has said he remains open to returning to coaching in the future, while backing Novak Djokovic in his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.

Reflecting on his brief coaching stint with Djokovic after retiring from professional tennis, Murray said the experience gave him a fresh perspective on the game and taught him valuable lessons.

Murray, who joined Djokovic’s team in late 2024, said he would consider coaching again, though not immediately.

“I would coach again, but probably not right now. I’ve had a few opportunities, but I don’t really want to do a lot of travelling at the moment unless it is with my family,” he told Sky Sports.

The former world No. 1 said working with Djokovic offered insight into the Serbian’s routines and approach, despite years of competing against him on tour.

“It was interesting to see what his day-to-day looked like and how that differed from what I might have been doing,” Murray said.

He stressed that communication and understanding are central to coaching, adding that fatherhood has helped shape his approach to working with others.

Murray also said being part of a coaching team was vastly different from being a player at the centre of attention, as it required collaboration and contributing as part of a wider support system.

“You understand your flaws when you are thrown in at the deep end working with someone as great as he is,” he said, adding the experience showed him areas he would need to improve if he were to become a top-level coach.

While his coaching role was short-lived, Murray said it deepened his understanding of the sport.

Reflecting on his playing career, the three-time Grand Slam champion said he continued playing long after major physical setbacks because of his love for tennis, not just for results.

He said retiring on his own terms has left him with no regrets and allowed him to embrace life beyond the court.

Murray also expressed pride in having competed during an era dominated by what he called the three greatest male players of all time, and backed Djokovic to continue chasing further milestones in the sport.