Andy Murray ‘said no to many’ players before Novak Djokovic claims former World No.1
Andy Murray rejected multiple top ATP and WTA stars before accepting to coach Novak Djokovic according to former World No.1 Andy Roddick, who has revealed what he believes their partnership will bring.
Murray made the shock announcement last week that he would be working with his former rival in the off-season and upto the Australian Open.This will be the Brit’s first coaching job after retiring at the Paris Olympics earlier this year, as he looks to guide Djokovic to a record 25th Grand Slam title in Melbourne.Unsurprisingly the announcement of their partnership gained lots of attraction, and Roddick has explained why he believes Murray chose to take this job on.
“Why would you not do this? If you can convince Murray to say yes on a short timeline,” the American said on his Served with Andy Roddick Podcast. “And by the way, I’ve also heard, it’s not my business to tell, top players, male, female. Murray has said no to many over these last four months.
