Andy Roddick made a huge revelation about the Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray partnership as the 2003 US Open champion shares he was told that the newly retired Briton rejected multiple offers from "top male and female" players before accepting the Serb's invitation to work with him.

The American said the Scot said no to offers from many tennis players - women and men - in order to work with the Serbian champion

In what was a huge surprise to tennis fans, Novak Djokovic recently announced that former player Andy Murray would be assigned as his coach from the upcoming Australian Open next year.Murray retired after the Paris Olympics this year,

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.

Although his career as a professional tennis player ended only a few months ago, Andy Murray has already found his next challenge. The former world No. 1 – who will also do a theatrical tour next year – will be Novak Djokovic's coach during the upcoming Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic has described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone.

Novak Djokovic described his decision to team up with recently retired rival Andy Murray as a surprise to everyone but said he could not be more excited by the prospect of the two former world number ones working together.

Murray will coach his long-time rival at the Australian Open in January after the pair announced a surprise alliance

Andy Roddick believes there was “zero reason” for the player-coach partnership between Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray to be announced shortly after Rafael Nadal’s retirement. The former world No 1 suggested Djokovic and Murray wanted to “dominate the headlines”,

Tennis fans were left stunned as Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic announced a new coaching partnership earlier this year. The move signals a bold ambition from Djokovic, who experienced a Major-less year and has been without a permanent coach since March.