Novak Djokovic's wife asks seven-word question after Andy Murray confirmed as new coach
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Novak Djokovic's wife jokingly asked fans if they thought her husband was announcing his retirement after the Serb confirmed Andy Murray as his new coach on Saturday.
Djokovic will be coached by Murray at the Australian Open in January as he looks to win a record 25th Grand Slam.
The Serb has won more majors than any other male in history.
But he needs one more to move clear of Margaret Court, who won 24 herself during her own playing days.
Novak Djokovic's wife jokingly asked fans if they thought her husband was announcing his retirement after the Serb confirmed Andy Murray as his new coach on Saturday.
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Djokovic announced Murray would be joining as his coach on Saturday.
He said in a video: “We played each other since we were boys. 25 years of being rivals. Of pushing each other beyond our limits.
"We had some of the most epic battles in our sports. They called us game changers, risk takers, and history makers.
"I thought our story maybe over, turns out it has one final chapter.
"It's time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on-board coach Andy Murray.”
And Djokovic's wife, Jelena, then jokingly asked fans if they initially thought her husband was announcing his retirement.
"Anyone thought it was a retirement video?" she quipped.
Her comment has since been linked by over 7,000 people, with one user replying by saying: "I was afraid lol."
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A second wrote: "@jelenadjokovicndf I was scared."
Another replied by saying: "Tell our Novak not to make us suffer like this.. hahaha."
And a third said: "@jelenadjokovicndf retirement sucks anyway."
Djokovic will be hoping to rediscover his mojo under Murray.
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He was unable to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open title earlier in the year, with Jannik Sinner beating him in the semi-finals.
The former world No 1 was forced to withdraw from the French Open due to injury before then crashing to defeat against Carlos Alcaraz in the final of Wimbledon.
And Djokovic was surprisingly beaten by Alexei Popyrin at the US Open at the end of August.
The 37-year-old did, however, win gold at the Paris Olympics by beating Alcaraz in the final - as well as eliminating Rafael Nadal on his way to glory, too.
Novak Djokovic will be coached by Andy Murray at the 2025 Australian Open
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Djokovic and Murray met 36 times during the Briton's playing days.
And while Djokovic won 25 of those showdowns, he did lose Grand Slam finals to Murray in 2012 and 2013.
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