Most notably, Andy Murray has been spotted coaching Novak Djokovic during his practice sessions. And the retired Brit is now set to return to the court himself after signing up to the pre-tournament 'A Night with Novak' event.

Andy Murray has been putting Novak Djokovic through his paces at Melbourne Park ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday, where the Serbian will aim to win an 11th title

Tennis legend Novak Djokovic said Monday he still deals with “trauma” three years after being kicked out of Australia over his refusal to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

Andy Murray has signed up to play a pre-Australian Open event despite retiring just months ago. The five-time finalist at Melbourne Park is back Down Under in a new role this year, coaching Novak Djokovic. But he will also return to the court to play two matches on Rod Laver Arena.

Djokovic, like Court, won his first Slam at the Australian Open and he can end the debate definitively on his 22nd visit to Melbourne as a professional. Aside from the reliable band of supporters from the local Serbian community, the veteran has rarely been the most popular player at Melbourne Park but he has always been among the best.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia (L) and coach Andy Murray look on during a training session ahead of the ... [+] Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 7, 2025. (Photo

Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.