Roger Federer: Andy Murray ‘not sure’ if he enjoyed coaching Novak Djokovic, talks about being compared to Serbian, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal
Roger federer: Andy Murray admitted he was “not sure” whether he enjoyed coaching Novak Djokovic, while speaking at an event in Glasgow.
Murray, a 38-year-old three-time major winner, became long-time rival Djokovic’s coach last November.
However, the pair parted ways in May, with Serbian great Djokovic admitting that he “couldn’t get more” out of their partnership.
On his short spell coaching Djokovic, Murray, who only retired after last summer’s Olympic Games, told Glasgow’s SEC Armadillo, via The Times: “We had a chat on the phone and he asked me if I would consider coaching him, which I wasn’t expecting.
“I think it was a pretty unique opportunity. I was really enjoying being at home, but I thought I should give it a go and see whether I enjoyed it. I’m not sure if I did.”
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Murray is arguably Britain’s greatest tennis player since Fred Perry, with the Scot winning the 2012 US Open, followed by the 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon Championships.
Such success is elevated by the fact that it was achieved in an era dominated by Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.
When asked if it ever bothered him that the trio were portrayed as “the big three” of his era, Murray added: “It’s not important.
“It’s not something I lose any sleep over at night. I’m fully aware that what those guys achieved is far greater than anything I’ve done.
“I would never claim to be on the same level as them.”
On his own career, Murray said: “It was special…and I didn’t do a good job of celebrating those good times and acknowledging the achievements and stuff.
“I regret that. My perspective has changed hugely since I finished playing. I do look back and I feel proud about what I achieved. It feels like a really, really long time ago already.”
