Djokovic Opens Australian Open with Murray as Coach

Novak Djokovic began his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open with a hard-fought victory against American qualifier Nishesh Basavareddy, coming back from a set down to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-2. This match marked the debut of Andy Murray as Djokovic's coach, and both expressed enthusiasm about their new partnership, highlighting the importance of communication and mutual understanding. Djokovic praised Murray for his mid-match advice, calling the experience enjoyable, while Murray was seen actively encouraging Djokovic from the new courtside coaching pod. Despite the initial struggles, Djokovic's eventual win showcased his resilience, and he acknowledged that he would need to improve his performance moving forward. Their coaching collaboration drew attention, especially given Murray's history of rivalry with Djokovic at the Australian Open, where he has lost four finals to him. Djokovic's humorous admission of not knowing personal details about Murray during a quiz added a light-hearted moment to their partnership.