Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

Carlos Alcaraz has reacted to Novak Djokovic’s decision to appoint Andy Murray as his coach. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Hiring Andy Murray as his coach came naturally for Novak Djokovic. On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, the Serbian explained why he chose his former rival after being without a coach for six months.

In Brisbane, the former world No. 1 will be joined by returning Nick Kyrgios, Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune and Frances Tiafoe. When it comes to the Brisbane women's edition, there will be world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka along with four other top-10 players - Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina.

Andy Murray is not expected to link up with Novak Djokovic next month at the Brisbane International, where the former world No 1 will begin his 2025 season.

Djokovic announced this past week that Murray would join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

In a recent interview with ‘L’Equipe’, Daniil Medvedev’s coach Gilles Cervara opened up on Murray’s new role: “Knowing Murray, I’m not surprised by what’s happening because I knew he wouldn’t be able to stay still for more than two or three months after his retirement.

Most, 24-time Grand Slam winner, Novak Djokovic, has announced his first tournament of the 2025 season with new coach Andy Murray.According to BBC, Djokovic will begin his 2025 bid with the Brisbane International before starting his campaign

Djokovic split with his coach after six years earlier this summer, and he's counting on Andy Murray to help him prepare for the Australian Open.

Recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January.