Andy Murray has admitted he was 'surprised' when Novak Djokovic came over and gave him a hug during the Serb's Australian Open victory over Carlos Alcaraz last week. Djokovic beat the Spaniard in four sets,

Andy Murray has said that he and Novak Djokovic will hold talks about whether to extend their partnership beyond the Australian Open. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, brought Murray, a three-time major winner,

Djokovic has showered the Scot with praise for his coaching efforts and appears keen to continue the arrangement, but Murray was tight-lipped, saying: “Me and Novak agreed that after the tournament we would speak. We’ll do that.”

Andy Murray has told tennis coaches that it's far harder playing the sport than watching on from the sidelines after working with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. Djokovic made the semi-finals of the competition this winter but was forced to withdraw from his showdown with Alexander Zverev on Friday due to injury.

Novak Djokovic’s remarkable story at the Australian Open may have had the most unfortunate conclusion as he limped out of the tournament in his semi-final against Alexander Zverev last week – but his legacy looks set to be secured for eternity.