Andy Murray warned about 'violent' verbal outbursts after agreeing to coach Novak Djokovic
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Tennis star Nicolas Mahut has admitted that Andy Murray will have to be wary of potential 'violent' verbal outbursts from Novak Djokovic when they work together at the 2025 Australian Open.
Djokovic confirmed the Scot will be in his corner in the New Year as he looks to win a staggering 25th Grand Slam title.
The pair had an epic rivalry during Murray's time in the sport, with the 37-year-old quitting tennis earlier in the year.
And their alliance has captivated the tennis world, with many figures feeling it could be just what Djokovic needs amid his bid to make history.
Tennis star Nicolas Mahut has admitted that Andy Murray will have to be wary of potential 'violent' verbal outbursts from Novak Djokovic when they work together at the 2025 Australian Open
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Mahut was asked by Eurosport if Djokovic may be as 'violent' towards Murray as he was with former coach Goran Ivanisevic.
And the tennis star has admitted the Serb has a tendency to 'target' those in his corner when things aren't going his way.
“Both have had a tendency in their career to get carried away with their box, to sometimes have lapses or meltdowns," said the Frenchman.
“Andy will understand very well what Novak will feel on the field, and he will also be able to help him I think.
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“At first, he should be a little more measured.
"But, in action… Novak deeply respected Ivanisevic and he targeted him several times.
“Andy, it’s the same, it happened with Lendl. With Amelie Mauresmo, he was a little more contained, but it happened to him too.
"In fact, he knows what goes on in the head of a very high level player sometimes.”
Mahut does think, however, that the partnership can pay off as Djokovic looks to win his first major since the US Open back in 2023.
"When Andy approaches the match, he can, in certain tactical aspects, have the same way of operating and the same strategic approach as Novak," he continued.
“It was no longer the same Andy who faced [Jannik] Sinner or [Carlos] Alcaraz, of course, but he necessarily took away certain things from them.”
Meanwhile, Greg Rusedski is another man intrigued by the appointment.
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But he's warned there could be a 'clash of personalities' given the temperaments of both men.
He wrote on X: "Novak Djokovic coached by Andy Murray is going to be fascinating to watch the player coach relationship.
Andy Murray will coach Novak Djokovic at the 2025 Australian OpenPA"Andy is a great tactician, knows all the current player’s strengths & weaknesses.
"This could be an inspired choice or will it be a clash of personalities? Intriguing."
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