Novak Djokovic looks set to hire Andy Murray replacement just one day after split

Novak Djokovic looks set to hire Viktor Troicki just one day after his coaching split with British tennis legend Andy Murray.

Djokovic and Murray confirmed that their six-month partnership had come to an end on Tuesday, just 12 days before the French Open gets started.

The Serbian previously stated that he hoped to continue working with Murray through Roland-Garros and Wimbledon before the announcement.

But Djokovic has struggled for form all season, with a number of shock defeats, most recently to Matteo Arnaldi in his opening match in Madrid.

It saw Djokovic make a change with Murray stepping down from his role and it seems the 24-time major winner already has a new coach lined up.

Troicki has been spotted in a training session with Djokovic in a video the 37-year-old uploaded on his Instagram story on Wednesday.

Serbian tennis coach and former professional Troicki was in Djokovic’s box the last time he played at Roland-Garros for the Paris Olympics in 2024.

Djokovic ended up clinching the gold medal in the men’s singles at the Olympic Games in Paris when the Serbian Davis Cup captain was present.

In a statement confirming his split with Murray on Tuesday, Djokovic said: ‘Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun [and] support over last six months on [and] off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together.’

Murray added: ‘Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season.’

At the Madrid Open last month, Djokovic lashed out during a practice session with Murray after hitting a series of poor shots.

There have been rumours swirling online for a while that Djokovic may soon decide to hang up his racket, especially after his recent comments.

Following his early exit in Madrid, Djokovic said: ‘It could be [my last time playing at this tournament]. It could be.

‘I’m not sure if I will come back. So, I don’t know. I don’t know what to say. I mean, I’ll come back, maybe not as a player, of course. I hope it’s not, but it could be.’

Murray, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer having all entered retirement in the last couple of years with Djokovic the last Big Four star left still playing.

It was widely assumed that Djokovic would not call time on his career until getting his hands on a 25th Grand Slam singles trophy but he wasn’t able to land a major title in 2024 and his form this year has been a disaster.

Djokovic is next set to play at the French Open – which gets underway on May 25 – in his latest attempt to move clear of Margaret Court’s all-time record for the most Grand Slam singles titles.

Clay has never been Djokovic’s favourite surface and he’s enjoyed more success on grass and hard courts – but if he doesn’t get his hands on the French Open or Wimbledon trophy this year – it could be all over for the world’s greatest tennis player.