“One of the biggest lies I've read”: Andy Murray dismisses $1 million Novak Djokovic coaching claim

Andy Murray has dismissed a claim that he earned $100,000 per week while coaching Novak Djokovic, responding directly to a report that quickly gained attention across tennis social media.

The claim originated from French journalist Frédéric Verdier during an appearance on the programme Sans Filet. Verdier alleged that Murray was paid around $100,000 per week during his coaching partnership with Djokovic, suggesting the arrangement lasted roughly 10 weeks and amounted to a total of $1 million.

The former World No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion worked alongside Djokovic during the latter stages of the 2024 season and into 2025. The partnership attracted significant attention given the pair's long-standing rivalry, having faced each other 36 times on the ATP Tour and contested multiple Grand Slam finals throughout their careers.

While neither Murray nor Djokovic publicly disclosed financial details of their agreement, the reported figures quickly circulated online after Verdier's comments were shared by several tennis accounts and media outlets.

Murray wasted little time addressing the report. After an Instagram post highlighted Verdier's comments, the Briton replied with a short but pointed response that immediately drew attention from fans.

Frédéric Verdier had claimed via We Love Tennis: "I know Murray's rates; they are monstrous. When he was coaching Djokovic, it was for 10 weeks at $100k a week. So that comes to 10 weeks for 1 million."

Murray, however, made clear he did not believe there was any truth to the story. "😂😂😂 I've read a few lies over the years but this is for sure top 5 ❤️"

The response was characteristic of Murray, who has built a reputation throughout his career for mixing blunt honesty with dry British humour on social media.

Although the coaching arrangement ultimately proved relatively short-lived, it remains one of the most intriguing stories in recent tennis history due to the unique dynamic between two of the most successful players of their generation.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion surprised the tennis world in late 2024 when he announced Murray's addition to his coaching team, only a few months after the Briton's retirement from professional tennis. Djokovic brought one of his greatest rivals into his camp as he looked to remain competitive following a season highlighted by his Olympic gold medal and his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.

However, things did not go entirely to plan. Injuries, disappointing defeats and inconsistent results ultimately brought the partnership to an end after only a handful of tournaments. Nevertheless, it represented Murray's first experience as a coach. The former World No. 1 was recently announced as part of Jack Draper's team, with the British No. 1 looking to bounce back during the grass-court swing after spending recent months dealing with injury setbacks.