'I spoke to Boris Becker about Novak Djokovic hiring Andy Murray - this is what he said'

Few partnerships have been as intruiging - or star-studded - as that of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray. The pair have been working together since November last year after Murray agreed to become the Serbian's coach in the wake of his own retirement. The announcement came as a complete surprise given their intense on-court rivarly, and Murray's limited coaching experience.

Initially, their collaboration was slated to last only through the 2025 Australian Open. But with the and Wimbledon pulling into view, it's becoming increasingly clear that Murray is in Djokovic's corner for the long haul. Of course, Murray isn't the only Grand Slam champion Djokovic has hired as his coach. Three-time Wimbledon winner served in the role between 2013-2016 and, according to Andrew Castle, said it was "an honour" to work with "the best player of all time."

"I was quite surprised that it [Murray as Djokovic's coach] continued after Australia - I was very surprised he hired him in the first place," former British No. 1 Castle said told Globusbet. "But it's a meeting of the minds and a meeting of two guys who have had to face each other in some of their most important matches.

"I was surprised when I saw it as a move from both. But when Novak Djokovic comes knocking, no matter who you are even when you were playing and as rivals, you say yes.

"I spoke to Boris Becker about it, and he was telling me what an honour it is to work with the best player of all-time. That's a pretty cool thing. Andy has moved straight in as a coach and has got the world's greatest. I think it is very interesting."

Intrigue aside, the Murray-Djokovic partnership has yet to deliver tangible results. Djokovic was forced to retire mid-match during his Australian Open semi-final against Alexander Zverev, and has since lost five of his last 10 matches.

At 37, time is running out for Djokovic to surpass Margaret Court and stand alone as the most successful Grand Slam player in history. Both legends are tied at 24 titles, but Djokovic's pursuit of a record-breaking 25th has hit unexpected hurdles.

He hasn't claimed a major title since 2023, and if he fails to win one this year, it would mark his longest Grand Slam drought since earning his second major back in 2011.

Djokovic is also just one ATP title away from joining the elite triple-digit club - a milestone only two men have reached: Roger Federer with 103 titles and Jimmy Connors with 109. Yet, with only one title to his name in the past 18 months, the road to that landmark has grown unexpectedly steep.

It all points to the possibility that the end may be nearing for the Belgrade-born legend. But if history has taught us anything, it's that Novak Djokovic doesn't fade easily. And with Murray in his corner, he's got not just a coach, but a fellow warrior - someone who knows exactly what it takes to defy the odds.