After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray’s input, has a plan to take on the game’s newcomers.

Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray took his family on a ski trip and funnily expressed hope that his new coach stays healthy ahead of the Australian Open. On Tuesday, the world No. 7 played his first singles match of the year after beating Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-3.

Andy Murray responded to Novak Djokovic's comments at the Brisbane International shortly after enjoying a family ski holiday. The 3-time Grand Slam champion is spending a few days skiing with his family before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has poked fun at his tennis coach and friend Andy Murray over a family skiing trip, teasing the British legend over his injury record. Big Four tennis icons Djokovic and Murray were once fierce rivals but are now very close, with the latter recently joining the Serbian’s coaching team.

Novak Djokovic has credited rival-turned-coach Andy Murray with bringing a “fresh look” to his game ahead of the start of the 2025 season.

Novak Djokovic's new head coach Andy Murray missed the Serbian's season opener on Tuesday due to a family skiing trip but is offering advice from the slopes ahead of the Australian Open with his employer hoping the Scot does not get injured.