Novak Djokovic survived a first-set scare on Monday to begin his quest for an 11th Australian Open title and record 25th Grand Slam crown in shaky fashion.

Novak Djokovic's first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach did not start all that well, even against a 19-year-old making his Grand Slam debut. Still, after dropping his opening set at the 2025 Australian Open on Monday night to Nishesh Basavareddy,

Beaming Novak Djokovic told the world his rousing Australian Open comeback win over Nishesh Basavareddy was inspired by the brilliance of Andy Murray. The Serb extolled the virtues of his new coach as his great rival made an instant impact in Melbourne against the man he lost four Finals to inside the Rod Laver Arena.

John McEnroe believes Andy Murray could come out of retirement once he's done working with Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. The tennis legend hung up his racket back in the summer after playing doubles with Dan Evans at the Paris Olympics.

Andy Murray has been in Novak Djokovic's corner since the start of the season and the former world No.1 has been handed a new option for the Australian Open.

Andy Murray has teamed up with long time rival Novak Djokovic to help the Serb win this year's Australian Open which starts on Sunday in Melbourne

Novak Djokovic is heading into the Australian Open with new optimism as he targets his 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne, but he will face a slide down the ATP Rankings if his recent trend in form continues.