Andy Murray could be set for stunning new job after working with Novak Djokovic at Australian Open
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When it was announced that Andy Murray would be working with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, it sent off shockwaves around the world.
So just imagine if he now chooses to coach Emma Raducanu, who has split from Nick Cavaday just days after her hopes of Grand Slam glory were ruthlessly ended by Iga Swiatek.
Murray coaching Djokovic came out of the blue. Having retired from tennis last summer, after playing doubles with Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics, he was widely expected to enjoy some time off. Resting up, playing golf, spending with his family. The small things in life.
But the 37-year-old loves tennis. It will always be his passion, having been his whole world for the bulk of his life. When Djokovic picked up the phone, his old friend was willing to listen.
Andy Murray could be set to coach Emma Raducanu after working with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open
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Djokovic's time in the competition is now over. He was forced to withdraw from his semi-final showdown with Alexander Zverev on Friday having succumbed to an injury picked up against Carlos Alcaraz earlier in the week.
Currently, it is unclear what the future holds for the pair. Given Djokovic's impressive performances Down Under, it's feasible that an extension of their alliance could be in the works.
Neither were in the mood to give anything away on Friday. Djokovic said: “I’ll definitely have a chat with Andy and thank him for being here with me.
“Give him my feedback, which is, of course, positive, and see how he feels and we make the next step.”
And Murray was equally coy, with the three-time Grand Slam winner adding: “Me and Novak agreed that after the tournament we would speak. We’ll do that.”
However, there was intriguing news on Friday when it was announced that Raducanu has split from Cavaday - with the tennis coach revealing he's eager to focus on his health.
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Raducanu has chopped and changed coaches ever since defying the odds to win the US Open back in 2021, when she etched her name into the history books with a breathtaking victory over Leylah Fernandez in 2021.
But with Murray now potentially available, and with the 22-year-old needing a new mentor to steer her to more Grand Slams, the stars could be about to align.
The tennis legend seems open to the idea, at least. Speaking back in 2022 to the Tennis Channel, when asked for four names he'd like to coach one day, he said: "Female player – Emma Raducanu. Male player - between [Carlos] Alcaraz, [Stefanos] Tsitsipas and [Jack] Draper."
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Andy Murray is set to discuss his future with Novak Djokovic after the pair worked together at the Australian Open
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Back in the summer, Raducanu caused controversy by denying Murray a dream farewell at Wimbledon. The pair had been due to play doubles together and Judy Murray, at least, seemed far from happy.
Yet there is no bad blood between the pair. Speaking recently, Raducanu said: "Afterwards I sent him a long message, basically: ‘If I caused any trouble I guess at Wimbledon, that’s definitely the last thing I want.
“He’s someone that I’ve grown up looking up to and I don’t want any bad blood or harsh feelings with him.
Emma Raducanu has split from coach Nick Cavaday following her recent Australian Open campaign
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“I sent him a long message and he took it really well and responded saying he was disappointed but he understood. We’re fine now.
"We walk past each other and say ‘hello’, ‘well done’. It’s obviously really cool seeing him with Novak [Djokovic] here as well.
"Two great champions and they’re just together, it’s pretty awesome.”
If she thinks that's awesome, imagine how it would feel being coached by Murray. A dream, it seems, could be about to become a reality.
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