From long-time rivals to partners Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have truly come a long way. After retiring from tennis in August after the 2024 Paris Olympics, Murray took on a surprising new role with Djokovic. They teamed up at the Australian Open, and it seemed to be working wonders – Djokovic made it to the semis! Unfortunately, he had to pull out of the match due to injury, putting a temporary halt to their partnership. How does their future look like? Per the legendary Jim Courier, it will all be about ‘convenience’.

Djokovic’s “muscle tear” has ended his hopes of a Grand Slam triumph in Melbourne, and this also might have been his last appearance at the Australian Open. Despite the setback, Djokovic remains the last active member of the legendary ‘Big Four’ following the retirement of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Andy Murray. Having a record-breaking 24 Grand Slams to his name, Djokovic will still continue to work for his 25th Grand Slam, and Andy Murray could as well be there with him.

Jim Courier, a retired American tennis star and Eurosport analyst, weighed in on Murray’s potential role in Djokovic’s future endeavors. “It’s going to be fascinating to see if Andy decides to come back on board for Roland-Garros,” Courier remarked. “That’s really the next moment that matters.”, he added.

“I think they would have some practice weeks together in Europe, which would be convenient.” Courier also suggested that the most logical tournament for Murray to support Djokovic would be Grand Slam. “I certainly wouldn’t expect to see Andy in the Middle East or at Indian Wells and Miami, but I could see him being present for Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. Those would be convenient for him,” Courier added.

No announcements have yet been made about Murray’s coaching plans. The two-time Olympic gold medalist seems pleased with his recent collaboration with Djokovic. Both the players are expected to discuss the matter in the coming months.

Andy Murray is ’embarrassed’ to see fans crediting him for Djokovic’s success

The Brit was a real force in Djokovic’s corner throughout the Australian Open, especially during that incredible quarter-final win against Carlos Alcaraz. Murray’s brief contribution as a coach certainly helped Novak Djokovic to reach the semifinals of the Australian Open. However, the Briton finds it embarrassing to be credited for Djokovic’s achievement and praises the whole team’s work.

“I feel like they’ve been a great team. At times it feels a little bit embarrassing because of my relationship with Novak, how much people talk about that or when there’s a good result or a good performance that it’s because I’ve helped him,” Murray said in an interview with The Guardian.

Andy Murray’s tint as Djokovic’s coach began with an eight-day training session during the off-season, and the Australian Open marked their first on-court collaboration. Reflecting on this experience, Murray said, “You’re not just thinking about yourself like you are when you’re a player. I’ve certainly learned a lot, but there’s a lot more still for me to learn, that’s for sure.”

Laura Robson, who’s also working with Courier in Melbourne, gave us some interesting insights into how Murray coaches Djokovic. “Every time I spoke to him, he was really enjoying it,” Robson said. “He was enjoying the challenge behind the scenes and doing all the analysis – that’s the stuff he really loves. I’m not sure he would enjoy a full schedule, but I think Andy needs to get home and figure out how many weeks he wants to do on the road.”

While Jim Courier predicts Murray’s presence as a coach in Roland Garros and Wimbledon, the final decision still lies in the hands of the two tennis giants. However, we are ensured their dynamic will remain a focal point of debate in the foreseeable future.