Novak Djokovic breaks silence on reasons behind ending Andy Murray partnership six weeks before Wimbledon

• The legendary rivals had been working together since Australian Open build-up
• Djokovic reached the Australian Open semi-finals but has struggled since
• The 24-time Grand Slam champion has revealed the reason for the split 

By MICHAEL PAVITT

Novak Djokovic has revealed his partnership with Andy Murray ended after the pair concluded they ‘couldn’t get more out of it on court’.

The superstar partnership officially ended last week, just six weeks before Wimbledon.

Murray stunned had the tennis world in November by announcing he would be coaching his old rival.

Despite helping Djokovic reach the Australian Open semi-finals, where he was ultimately forced to withdraw with injury, Murray has been unable to prevent the Serbian star from losing his first match in four of his five events since.

The exception was a run to the final in Miami, where he was beaten in straight sets by Jakub Mensik. 

Djokovic is set to play the Geneva Open this week as he looks to find from ahead of the French Open, the second Grand Slam event of the season.

Novak Djokovic has revealed the reason for his coaching partnership with Andy Murray ending

Djokovic claimed they ‘couldn’t get more out of that partnership on the court’

The 24-time Grand Slam champion, speaking ahead of the tournament, admitted they had been unable to get more out of the partnership.

‘We felt like we couldn’t get more out of that partnership on the court, and that’s all there is to it,’ Djokovic told reporters.

‘My respect towards Andy remains the same, even more actually, I got to know him as a person.

‘I think he has a brilliant tennis IQ, he has a very rare mind of a champion that obviously has achieved what he has achieved, and he sees the game incredibly well.’

The parting of ways between Djokovic and Murray was understood to be a mutual decision.

‘Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together,’ Murray said after the split was announced earlier this month.

‘And thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.’

Djokovic said: ‘Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.’

Djokovic has entered the Geneva Open as he looks to find form ahead of the French Open

Djokovic is being support in Geneva by Dusan Vemic, a former member of his team, and assistant coach Boris Bosnjakovic.

The 38-year-old claimed he is in no rush to appoint a new coach following his split with Murray. 

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Novak Djokovic breaks silence on reasons behind ending Andy Murray partnership six weeks before Wimbledon

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