The Australian Open’s new “coaching pods” have continued to raise eyebrows after a conversation between Novak Djokovic and his new coach Andy Murray left fans in disbelief.

It was perhaps legitimate to expect something more from Carlos Alcaraz in the big quarterfinal match of the 2025 Australian Open against Novak Djokovic. The young Spanish champion – who dreamed of winning the only Major title he still lacks – played a lackluster and very fluctuating match on the Rod Laver Arena against the ten-time champion of this tournament.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century. They played from the age of 12, meeting 36 times as professionals, including 10 Grand Slam matches . Yet they’ve never been able to talk shop and freely trade all sorts of thoughts — about tennis and otherwise — until now.

Novak Djokovic and his new coach, Andy Murray, are taking advantage of a new setup at the Australian Open that gives players' entourages a chance to sit right next to the court in special four-seat pods.

Novak Djokovic produced a vintage performance to beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals on Tuesday, moving one step closer towards winning a record-breaking 25th grand slam singles title.

As Novak Djokovic produced a performance up there with the best of his wins over former rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, he turned to Sir Andy Murray in celebration.

Scottish tennis player Jacob Fearnley found himself in a remarkable position at the Australian Open, warming up with Novak Djokovic before the Serbian's quarter-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz. The 23-year-old,

Novak Djokovic has not trained at Melbourne Park after suffering a left hamstring strain in his quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday night