Andy Murray shows true colours with gesture behind the scenes as Novak Djokovic coach at Australian Open
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Andy Murray has not been shy in putting his ego to one side and fully stepping into his coaching role with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open.
The announcement of Murray teaming up with Djokovic in his first coaching role since retiring from the sport caught many by surprise.
While the two tennis stars were close growing up, they had spent the following two decades competing against each other at the highest level.
Now Murray was set to step into Djokovic's corner and help the Serb clinch a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title Down Under.
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ReutersThere's been some lighthearted moments caught on camera with Djokovic and Murray hitting with one another on the practice courts.
But it's also been clear to see that the pair have kept things strictly professional when it matters most.
It was only a few months ago when Murray brought his own tennis career to an end and he's not let his own status get in the way of some of the more mundane coaching tasks.
Former world No 4 Sam Stosur noted how 'serious' Murray was taking the role when she saw him at the tournament earlier on.
"When I saw Andy walking through the corridors with all Novak's racquets, taking them to the stringer, you could see he is taking this job very seriously," she said.
It's unclear if Murray will continue as Djokovic's coach beyond the Australian Open, but the former world No 1 has certainly left his mark.
Djokovic has been full of praise for Murray's influence throughout the Australian Open.
The Serbian superstar embraced his temporary coach in a warm exchange immediately after his win over Alcaraz.
Andy Murray retired from tennis in the summerPADjokovic explained afterwards that the gesture was a way to thank his former rival for being in his corner.
"I felt to do it in the end of the match," Djokovic said.
"I feel more and more connected with Andy every day. We face challenges every single day. People don't see that obviously.
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Getty"I mean, we try to make the most out of every day and grow together. He's been as committed to my career and this tournament as he can be.
"So it was kind of a gesture of appreciation, respect for him, and the fact that he's out there, and he doesn't need to be. He accepted to work with me. He's giving all his support to me, to the whole team, and trying to make it work.
"This was a huge win for all of us, including Andy and myself, you know, for the relationship.
"Yeah, that's why I went to him, because I just felt very grateful that he's there."
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