It finally happened! Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their partnership at the Australian Open. The Serb trained under the Briton's guidance in Melbourne. Djokovic embraced a practice session with Carlos Alcaraz at Rod Laver Arena.

Sir Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic were pictured working together for the first time on Tuesday morning, five days before the start of the Australian Open.

In a long interview with 'Match TV', Kazakh ace Alexander Bublik strongly criticized Murray's choice to become Djokovic's new coach: “He has joined Novak Djokovic’s team. These are attempts to cling to something that no longer exists, to some echoes of the past. I think this is a problem.

The World No.2 Novak Djokovic began preparation for his quest to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open triumph at Melbourne Park on Monday, January 7. The 37-year-old was training under the watchful eye of his former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray at Rod Laver Arena.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic was seen sending down a flurry of shots even as his newly appointed coach Andy Murray watched over his ward on Tuesday in Melbourne.

"In agreement with our tennis players, we are registering the strongest team, which will be led by Novak Djokovic ," said Troicki. "The first Grand Slam of the season in Australia is also ahead for everyone and we are waiting to see the results they will achieve in that tournament.

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.