Djokovic knows Murray very well having played against each other for many years and shared multiple locker rooms throughout their careers.

After parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic in March, the 24-time Grand Slam winner wanted to hire someone who he could relate and had walked in his shoes and, who better than the recently retired Andy Murray.

What does Chris Eubanks think of Andy Murray coaching Novak Djokovic?

Several players and pundits alike have shared their views on the Murray and Djokovic coaching partnership. They are set to work together until the conclusion of the Australian Open, a tournament Djokovic is trying to win for the 11th time.

Many have weighed up the pros and cons of this new painting, but Chris Eubanks sees nothing but positives and is excited to Murray and Djokovic work together.

“I love the hire. At this stage in his career, Novak doesn’t need anyone tinkering or making adjustments on the forehand or the backhand,” Eubanks told Tennis Channel.

“I think it’s so cool to have someone who has been in a similar position – although Andy did not amass the titles or Grand Slams that Novak has. But he has been in a similar situation.

“He has been in the middle to end of his career, still finding ways to make adjustments and improvements to compete with the younger generation of really good players. And I think Murray sees the game unlike anyone else on tour.

“I have had the chance to sit and listen to him talk about tennis and it’s truly a pleasure to hear how his mind works about the game. I am excited to see what he brings to the table.

“Murray is a voice that Novak will obviously respect, he is a player who has competed against him and been good friends with him, they have a great long standing relationship. I am excited to see how it goes.”

Andy Murray has a plan for coaching Djokovic

Murray has been praised for his huge tennis IQ and wealth of knowledge about the game. He is set to share some of that wisdom with Djokovic who knows plenty about tennis himself, making them an all-star pairing.

Murray’s ability to adjust and find ways to be successful in arguably the strongest era of men’s tennis was impressive, and now commentator Laura Robson thinks his analytical side will come to the fore in his coaching career.

“Andy’s got such a tennis brain,” Robson told Eurosport. “He will sit down and watch tactics and watch matches for hours and hours.

“You knew that every time you stepped on the court against Andy, he would try and outwork you and try and outfox you. It’s tactical, it’s headspace, it’s the emotions, and maybe that’s going to create a really nice mix.

“You have to imagine that it would, because two amazing players joining up and helping each other out in a way, it has to produce some great results.”

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