But World No. 7 Novak Djokovic seems to be liking it and it was visible during his opening round win vs Indian-origin American player Nishesh Basavareddy. The new rule comes after

John McEnroe thinks the young tennis players are frustrating Novak Djokovic during matches and his coach Andy Murray too gets nervous. McEnroe’s statement came after Djokovic fended off qualifier Jaime Faria on Wednesday (January 15) in the second round of the Australian Open.

All eyes will be on Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic over the next fortnight at the Australian Open as the Scot sets his former rival a new challenge, having crowned him tennis' 'GOAT'

Show Andy Murray talking intently to Novak Djokovic who is twisting at the hips to loosen up. In the build-up Djokovic is given a Q and A about how well he knows Murray, and gets the tennis related ones right but apart from ‘chocolate ice cream’ as his guilty pleasure, he knows nothing of his personal preferences.

The Australian Open’s new “coaching pods” have continued to raise eyebrows after a conversation between Novak Djokovic and his new coach Andy Murray left fans in disbelief.

Novak Djokovic wandering across the court to have a chat with coach Andy Murray mid-match has been one of the more novel sights of the 2025 Australian Open but the Serbian is keen that what is said remains between them.

Djokovic and Murray faced each other in four Australian Open finals but the retired Scot has joined the 37-year-old’s’ team as he bids to win a record 25th grand slam title this month. Murray was positioned in the new ‘coaching pods’ on the Rod Laver Arena,

"Andy Murray over there on the sideline, I think was starting to get a little nervous with what was going on."

John McEnroe feels even Andy Murray was getting nervous for Novak Djokovic during his second-round match at the Australian Open after Jaime Faria took the second set. The 24-time Grand Slam champion has made a habit of being a slow starter at major tournaments in recent years.