Novak Djokovic admits Andy Murray did not expect coaching call

Serb wanted someone who had played at the very top
Djokovic confident he is still fit enough to win more slams

Novak Djokovic has revealed Andy Murray was caught off guard when asked to be his new coach, but feels the link-up can only be good for tennis.

Murray retired after this summer’s Olympics at the age of 37 after finally admitting defeat in his battle against injury. It had been suggested Murray would one day return to tennis and become a coach, due to his love of the sport, hard work and tactical acumen.

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