Novak Djokovic has said that Andy Murray will continue as his coach for an “indefinite” period.
Two-time Wimbledon champion Murray worked with Djokovic in the build-up to and during this year’s Australian Open, but after the Serb was forced to retire with an injury in his semifinal against Alexander Zverev, the future of the pair’s partnership appeared uncertain.
Djokovic said he and Andy Murray would “cool off” before making a decision on whether they would continue to working together.
However, speaking ahead of his return at the Qatar Open, Djokovic confirmed they are preparing for the North American swing and the European clay-court season.
“I expressed my desire to continue the collaboration with him, so I am really glad he did accept,” Djokovic told the ATP Tour’s in-house media channel.
“It’s indefinite in terms of how long we are going to work together but we agreed we are going to work most likely in the [United] States and then some clay-court tournaments and see how it goes after that.”
The 37-year-old is aiming to win a record 25th major, with the French Open set to get underway in May.
“It was exciting for the whole tennis world and also for us to be in different roles together on the same side of the net,” Djokovic added.
“He has a unique perspective on my game: he has played me, he has played all the current best players in the world in my opponents.”