MELBOURNE, Australia — 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. Yet they've never been able to talk shop and freely trade all sorts of thoughts — about tennis and otherwise — until now.

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,

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, long-time tennis rivals, have surprised the sports world with Djokovic hiring Murray as his coach for the Australian Open. The pair, who have faced off 36 times, are now openly sharing insights.

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,

Andy Murray has been putting Novak Djokovic through his paces at Melbourne Park ahead of the start of the Australian Open on Sunday, where the Serbian will aim to win an 11th title

Novak Djokovic's former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray does not want the Serbian to suppress his emotions on court and is even willing to be the target of any angry outbursts as long as the 24-times major winner gives his all at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray insists that he will be only too happy to face the wrath of Novak Djokovic, should he find himself on the receiving end of a few mouthy outbursts at next week’s Australian Open.

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