Andy Murray comments on possible return to coaching after working with Novak Djokovic

Andy Murray retired from tennis after the 2024 Olympic Games, closing the book on a remarkable career filled with silverware.

Later that same year, Novak Djokovic revealed that Murray would be joining his coaching team.

The partnership lasted six months before they went their separate ways just before the 2025 French Open.

Murray hasn’t taken on any other coaching roles since then. But could he return to the sport in a different capacity down the line?

Andy Murray open to future return to coaching

“I think at some stage I probably would (consider a return to coaching),” Murray said during an interview with The Athletic.

“My priorities are lying elsewhere just now, but I would do it again in the future.

“I do like the idea of helping a much younger player, a little bit like — not that I would expect it to turn out like this — the (Juan Carlos) Ferrero-(Carlos) Alcaraz relationship.

“A younger player that you’re really able to help and have a really positive influence on. I would find something like that quite interesting but certainly not right now.”

Murray has previously spoken of his admiration for Carlos Alcaraz, suggesting that he would choose to coach the Spaniard ahead of any other ATP player.

Murray could be the ideal coach for a number of players on the ATP and WTA Tour.

The British star, who won three Grand Slam titles, has a wealth of experience to draw upon.

Murray was one of the most heavily scrutinised players in tennis history and if anyone knows how to handle pressure, it is him.

These experiences could be used to shape the career of a young star on the professional circuit, improving their mental fortitude both on and off the court.

Coaching changes throughout Andy Murray’s career

His first coach was Leon Smith, who would later become Great Britain’s Davis Cup captain.

Pato Alvarez, the respected Colombian-born Spanish coach, then took over in 2004.

After Alvarez left, Murray had shorter spells with Mark Petchey and Brad Gilbert before spending four years on Tour with Miles McClagan as his main coach.

Following a brief period with Alex Corretja, Murray brought in Ivan Lendl. The partnership turned out to be the most successful stretch of his playing days.

Lendl’s guidance helped Murray win three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals.

Over his career, he also worked with Amelie Mauresmo, Jamie Delgado, Jonas Bjorkman and Dani Vallverdu. His final coaching job came in 2025 when he worked with Novak Djokovic for six months before they decided to part ways ahead of the French Open.

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