The American said the Scot said 'no' to offers from many tennis players - women and men - in order to work with the Serbian champion

Andy Roddick made a huge revelation about the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership as the 2003 US Open champion shares he was told that the newly retired Briton rejected multiple offers from "top male and female" players before accepting the Serb's invitation to work with him.

In what was a huge surprise to tennis fans, Novak Djokovic recently announced that former player Andy Murray would be assigned as his coach from the upcoming Australian Open next year.Murray retired after the Paris Olympics this year,

Novak Djokovic ’s decision to hire Andy Murray has been branded an “act of war”. The former rivals shocked the tennis world over the weekend, announcing that the newly-retired Brit would coach the 24-time Grand Slam champion during the off-season and Australian Open.

Although his career as a professional tennis player ended only a few months ago, Andy Murray has already found his next challenge. The former world No. 1 – who will also do a theatrical tour next year – will be Novak Djokovic's coach during the upcoming Australian Open.

Competing with 'superheroes' gives the Scotsman a unique advantage, Roddick says. Besides, it's loyal friendship.

Recently retired Andy Murray will team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January

Former tennis star Andy Murray has joined Novak Djokovic's coaching team for the 2025 Australian Open, just four months after retiring from professional tennis. The surprising announcement came over the weekend,

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