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Having retired from professional tennis in the summer, the Scotsman will now work with his biggest rival in Melbourne in the first Slam of next season.
In a sensational move, Muzza will join the Serbian’s team as he looks to win a 25th singles major.
The pair, born a week apart, shared many Grand Slam moments on court and Murray, 37, famously beat Djokovic in the 2012 US Open final and then the 2013 Wimbledon final.
That success in south-west London ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a homegrown male champion.
Djokovic, 37, said: “I am excited to have one of my greatest rivals on the same side of the net as my coach.
“Looking forward to starting the season and competing in Australia alongside Andy with whom I have shared many exceptional moments on the Australian soil.”
Murray had hip resurfacing surgery in January 2019 which prolonged his career.
But after struggling to return to his top form, he decided to call it quits after the Paris Olympics where he lost in the men’s doubles quarter-finals alongside compatriot Dan Evans.
The former world No.1 and a father-of-four said: “I’m going to be joining Novak’s team in the off season, helping him to prepare for the Australian Open.
“I’m really excited for it and looking forward to spending time on the same side of the net as Novak for a change, helping him to achieve his goals.”
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