BREAKING: Andy Murray to become Novak Djokovic's coach as tennis great makes shock announcement

Andy Murray retired earlier this year and is now set to step in the corner of his long-time rival Novak Djokovic in a coaching capacity as he takes the next step in his tennis career

Novak Djokovic has confirmed that British tennis legend Andy Murray is to become his coach.

It marks Murray's next step in tennis after retiring from his playing career earlier this year. The Scot brought an end to career that saw Wimbledon glory and Olympic gold and now he is set to help the 37-year-old Djokovic, who perhaps denied him the opportunity of more success.

"He never liked retirement anyway," commented Djokovic when publishing a video on social media to confirm the news.

Speaking over a highlight reel of moments between the duo, Djokovic announced his latest appointment. "We played each other since we were boys," he said.

"Twenty-five years of being rivals, of pushing each other beyond our limits. We had some of the most epic battles in our sport. They called us gamechangers, risk-takers, history-makers. I thought our story may be over. Turns out it has one final chapter. It's time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board coach Andy Murray."

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