Andy Roddick made a huge revelation about the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership as the 2003 US Open champion shares he was told that the newly retired Briton rejected multiple offers from "top male and female" players before accepting the Serb's invitation to work with him.

The American said the Scot said 'no' to offers from many tennis players - women and men - in order to work with the Serbian champion

In what was a huge surprise to tennis fans, Novak Djokovic recently announced that former player Andy Murray would be assigned as his coach from the upcoming Australian Open next year.Murray retired after the Paris Olympics this year,

Although his career as a professional tennis player ended only a few months ago, Andy Murray has already found his next challenge. The former world No. 1 – who will also do a theatrical tour next year – will be Novak Djokovic's coach during the upcoming Australian Open.

Competing with 'superheroes' gives the Scotsman a unique advantage, Roddick says. Besides, it's loyal friendship.

Novak Djokovic has described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone.

Novak Djokovic says his decision to appoint former rival Andy Murray as his coach was "a surprise to everyone" but is "exciting for tennis".

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Here's why Novak Djokovic chose his former rival Andy Murray to join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic believes that Andy Murray’s experiences and similar mindset made him the perfect profile for his new coach. Djokovic stunned the tennis world last weekend when he appointed Murray as his new full-time coach just four months after the Scotsman hung up his racquets.