Becker was surprised by the end of Djokovic's partnership with Murray
Not long ago, there was big news in the tennis world that Djokovic and Andy Murray announced the end of their coaching partnership on May 13 after six months of working together, just a week before the start of the 2025 French Open. The sudden decision came as a shock to many fans and industry insiders, including tennis legend Boris Becker.
Djokovic's partnership with Murray has been in the spotlight. The two were rivals on the court, and in November last year, they announced that they were working together and that shook the tennis world. After teaming up for the first time in the offseason, the pair have competed together in four events this year, but the results have been mixed.
In Murray's first tournament as coach, the Australian Open, Djokovic sparkled as he defeated Alcaraz in the quarter-finals to reach the semi-finals. Unfortunately, in the match with Zverev, he had to retire due to a hamstring injury. At the Miami Open, Djokovic also performed well, winning five straight sets to reach the final, where he lost to Jakubu Mensik. However, in both Indian Wells and Madrid, the 24-time Grand Slam champion was knocked out in the first round.
Regarding the breakup of Djokovic and Murray on the eve of the French Open, Becker admitted that he was "speechless". Speaking to The Independent, he said: "I was a bit surprised that they ended their partnership a week before the French Open. I think Melbourne's performance was a huge success and it's great to see Andy back in Novak's team and I was looking forward to seeing them continue to play together at Wimbledon. Andy has a lot of experience winning Wimbledon and is very popular there, so I think having Andy by his side is a big advantage for Novak. I really didn't know what to say about why we parted before the second Grand Slam. ”
Becker further talked about:
I thought their collaboration would always revolve around Grand Slam tournaments and Melbourne has been outstanding. Although I don't know the exact reason for the breakup, Novak is a smart guy and he knows what he's doing. I thought it would last at least until Wimbledon, but I was wrong. But never underestimate Novak, who has always been a tough contender and always comes prepared. Novak knows almost everything about tennis, so it was too difficult for him to find someone he knew more than he could and who he could respect and learn. Because he was too good, too knowledgeable, and had done all the things he had done in the world of tennis, and that was the problem he faced.
It is worth mentioning that Becker himself coached Djokovic from 2014 to 2016, during which time he helped Djokovic win six Grand Slams and 14 ATP Masters 1000 titles. Novak Djokovic is currently playing at the ATP 250 in Geneva, hoping to warm up for the French Open, which kicks off on Sunday. How the breakdown of the partnership will affect Djokovic's future performances on the court, and how he will find a new coach, has become the focus of attention in the tennis world and fans.
The combination of players and coaches becomes part of the attention of fans. Perhaps, only Djokovic himself knows what he is looking for......
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