Novak Djokovic has been pleasantly surprised by the professionalism of new coach Andy Murray in the leadup to the Australian Open but said sharing his deepest thoughts with his former rival had initially been a challenge.

"I know this court well. I have never managed to win the title here and this man - indicating Djokovic - is the only one responsible. Now I am here to try to sabotage him so that he does not win another Australian Open!" said Murray before telling the story behind the new collaboration.

Laura Robson is excited to see how the partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray works out at the Australian Open.

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.

It will be all business when Andy Murray coaches Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. While the partnership between two of the biggest rivals in recent men’s tennis history has awakened feelings of shock,

Novak Djokovic enlisted a former foe and longtime friend, Andy Murray, to become his new coach starting this year at the Australian Open. This news rocked the tennis world back in November, mostly because the two legends were often considered rivals on the court.

Andy Murray is ready to deal with Novak Djokovic’s outbursts when he feels the need to vent, as the former World No. 1 commented. Murray will debut in his new role as coach and will experience what it's like to be on the other side,

Former tennis star Alex Corretja expects Andy Murray to continue working with Novak Djokovic beyond this year’s Australian Open. The shock agreement is only due to last until the end of the tournament, with the two icons having been seen together on the practice courts at Melbourne Park this week.

Andy Murray retired from tennis last year due to repeated injury problems and the three-time Grand Slam champion has since teamed up with former rival Novak Djokovic as his coach