Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

One of the more popular theories was that Djokovic wanted someone who was competing against the current group of players on the ATP Tour. And if that was the case, Murray - who retired from pro tennis during the Paris Olympics - was the right man for that job.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

Carlos Alcaraz has reacted to Novak Djokovic’s decision to appoint Andy Murray as his coach. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season at the Brisbane International – but new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him. The link-up of the long-time rivals is one of the biggest stories of the tennis year,

In a recent interview with ‘L’Equipe’, Daniil Medvedev’s coach Gilles Cervara opened up on Murray’s new role: “Knowing Murray, I’m not surprised by what’s happening because I knew he wouldn’t be able to stay still for more than two or three months after his retirement.

Andy Murray is not expected to link up with Novak Djokovic next month at the Brisbane International, where the former world No 1 will begin his 2025 season.

On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.

Novak Djokovic announced that Andy Murray will be his coach for the offseason and Australian Open in a post to social media on Saturday.

Djokovic split with his coach after six years earlier this summer, and he's counting on Andy Murray to help him prepare for the Australian Open.