Andy Murray has been tipped to shine as Novak Djokovic’s new coach (Image: GETTY)
One of ‘s closest friends does not expect to cause any problems as part of the Serb’s coaching team at the .Last week, that Murray had agreed to coach Djokovic during the off-season in a surprise development. He will also work with his former rival at the Australian Open, with Djokovic looking to end his Grand Slam drought at the earliest opportunity.The news raised plenty of eyebrows across the sporting world, while doubts have been expressed over whether the partnership will be successful. But one of Djokovic’s closest allies has lauded his decision to bring Murray on board as a stroke of genius.Nenad Zimonjic, who has mentored Djokovic throughout his career, told : “Novak is a very smart guy in making decisions and his career is proof of that.
The two former rivals will be on the same team heading into the Australian Open (Image: GETTY)
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“Whenever he needed something really special in terms of coach and help, he reached out. The results are proof of that and I would say that he knows the best.”They [Djokovic and Murray] know each other quite well and they’ve been playing against each other or together since they were kids. They have a similar style.
“Tactically, Andy was one of the best guys. so he can help him with a different view and different perspectives. This is something new for Andy.
“All the experience that he had with the different coaches in the past and him being a player going through similar situations on his own, it can definitely help.”Murray will not have much time to settle into his first coaching role, with the Australian Open just over seven weeks away.
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Asked if the Brit’s lack of coaching experience will be a problem for Djokovic, Zimonjic replied: “Andy is going to be one of the team members there, they’re all together. They have a lot of experience.
“The whole team together with Novak and to have Andy as an addition, I think, can work out well.”Murray has only agreed to coach Djokovic into and through the Australian Open but it remains to be seen if their partnership will be extended.”This is something that is going to be new for everybody, that’s probably why they agreed to work through the Australian Open and see how that goes and if it fits well,” added Zimonjic.”They could continue working together but it might depend on how much Andy wants to travel as well after playing for so many years. I wish them good luck.”I was a good friend with Andy and I practiced many times with him and even had the chance to play doubles with him in a couple of tournaments. It’s exciting to see and I’m looking forward to what’s to come.”