Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray ended their partnership after six months, they said Tuesday. Djokovic announced in November that he hired Murray. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was ranked No. 7 in the world at the time.

The tennis world buzzed with excitement when Novak Djokovic included Andy Murray on his coaching staff ahead of the 2025 Australian Open. Former adversaries turned partners, the union of two legends was a daring decision that appeared to indicate Djokovic’s career’s resumed ambition.

After working together for only six months, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray announced Tuesday that they have ended their player-coach relationship. Shortly after his retirement from playing tennis last year, Murray transitioned into coaching and took on his former on-court rival in Djokovic as his first major client.