Daily Dose of Social Media: Judy Murray, Azarenka, McEnroe and more – the reactions to the shocking Djokovic-Murray association
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While
the Davis Cup final readies with Jannik Sinner as the main protagonist, Novak
Djokovic’s announcement stole the spotlight: he’s joining forces with Andy
Murray as his coach for the 2025 season. Today in our Daily Dose of Social Media,
we review the reactions sparked by this news, which comes just a few months
after the retirement of the British former World No. 1.
Elsewhere,
Djokovic recently visited PSG’s new training facility, while Alexander Zverev
and Daria Kasatkina shared updates from their holidays, and Alizé Cornet
reflected on her historic argument with Sara Errani 10 years ago while
congratulating her on the Billie Jean King Cup title.
Safin, Azarenka, McEnroe: Social media erupts as Murray becomes Djokovic’s coach in surprising twist
Social media erupted
after Novak Djokovic’s announcement that he had hired Andy Murray as his coach
for the off-season and the upcoming Australian Open. Just a few months after
the Brit’s retirement, the Serbian star hopes to reignite his Grand Slam title
chase with one of his greatest rivals now part of his team.
The tennis world was
stunned, with some X (formerly Twitter) users calling it one of the most
shocking developments in tennis—or even in sports. Djokovic surprised fans by
posting on Instagram that Murray would be his new coach, sharing an emotional
video that revisited their rivalry. The post drew comments from several tennis
stars, including Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Fabio Fognini, Marcos Baghdatis,
Elena Vesnina, Tomás Martín Etcheverry, Daniela Hantuchová, and others.
He never liked retirement anyway. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/Ga4UlV2kQW
— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) November 23, 2024
However,
they were not the only ones to react, as several other colleagues also joined
in the praise. Two-time Grand Slam champion Victoria Azarenka commented “Pretty
cool” on X, while Marat Safin praised: “I turned it down. 🙄”
On the
other hand, figures like Alex Corretja, Brad Gilbert, Patrick McEnroe, and even
Judy Murray, Andy's mother, shared their reactions as well. Check out the rest
of the notable figures who praised the surprising partnership between two of
the greatest rivals in sports history. With 36 matches (25-11 in favor of
Djokovic), their rivalry is the fifth-most played in the Open Era.
I turned it down. 🙄 https://t.co/QyZySmtsMR
— Mardy Fish (@MardyFish) November 23, 2024
Pretty cool https://t.co/wonoAuyKQE
— victoria azarenka (@vika7) November 23, 2024
One of the most interesting player/coach relationship of all times 🍿 https://t.co/CjrrpTPoHK
— Alex Corretja (@alexcorretja74) November 23, 2024
— judy murray (@JudyMurray) November 23, 2024
So the ATP Tour really is a movie 🤯🍿 #djokovicxmurray
— Félix AugerAliassime (@felixtennis) November 23, 2024
good 👍 move 👊😎💪
— Brad Gilbert (@bgtennisnation) November 23, 2024
Andy Murray to coach Novak Djokovic
— Patrick McEnroe (@PatrickMcEnroe) November 23, 2024
HELLO
“Why do you say ‘vamos’?”: Alizé Cornet laughs off memorable argument with Errani
Alizé
Cornet sent her congratulations to Sara Errani after the Italian team won the
Billie Jean King Cup title and reminisced about a memorable argument with the
Italian several years ago. The former French player greeted the Spanish team
humorously on social media, wearing a t-shirt as a reminder of the 2013 Toronto
Open dispute with Errani.
During the
match, Cornet was celebrating points with the cry of "Vamos," which
greatly annoyed Errani. Having trained in Valencia for years, Cornet speaks
Spanish fluently. "Why do you say 'vamos'? Say 'allez, allez.' You never
say 'vamos,' but today you can't stop saying it?" Errani said to her
opponent. The Italian's irritated reaction left Cornet stunned, and with an
awkward laugh, she didn't know how to respond. The chair umpire had to step in
to diffuse the tension from Errani.
The
34-year-old Frenchwoman recently retired in 2024 after her last participation
at the French Open, where she lost in the first round to the 7th seed Zheng
Qinwen (2-6, 1-6). However, Cornet is still keeping an eye on tennis and
congratulated the Italian team for winning the Billie Jean King Cup, a title
she herself won in 2019 with France.
I had this
idea in mind for a little while now, but after Italia's victory at the @BJKCup
two days ago, I thought it was the right time to make myself this little gift 🤌😂🇮🇹” Cornet
posted. “Should I order
one for you @SaraErrani 🤣😋 ?”
I had this idea in mind for a little while now, but after Italia's victory at the @BJKCup two days ago, I thought it was the right time to make myself this little gift 🤌😂🇮🇹
— Alize Cornet (@alizecornet) November 22, 2024
Should I order one for you @SaraErrani 🤣😋 ?#whyyousayvamos #legend pic.twitter.com/htpPoCioa2
Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo's wedding: A celebration with tennis stars
WTA stars
gather to celebrate Madison Keys and Bjorn Fratangelo’s wedding this Saturday,
after being in a relationship since 2017. The American tennis couple announced
in January 2023 that they would get married, and this Saturday, the couple tied
the knot, with several well-known stars from the WTA tour in attendance.
In a photo
posted by Desirae Krawczyk, Keys is seen in a white dress alongside her, with
her colleagues, former Australian Open runner-up Jennifer Brady, and world No.
7 Jessica Pegula. In another Instagram story, doubles French Open champion
Taylor Townsend is seen celebrating at the wedding, and Olympic silver medalist
Laura Robson also shared pictures of her outfit for the party.
I will add to this thread any photos I find from the pre-wedding/wedding. From Laura Robson’s instagram story. 🩷 pic.twitter.com/wq9tLubdxm
— LaWanda (@lawanda50) November 23, 2024
Laura Robson is ready for the wedding. 😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/DGjcXbhfKZ
— LaWanda (@lawanda50) November 23, 2024
From Taylor Townsend’s instagram story. Aww they all look beautiful. 😍❤️ pic.twitter.com/b0e4l8uOkF
— LaWanda (@lawanda50) November 23, 2024
Djokovic tours PSG’s new training facilities
The recent announcement
that Andy Murray will be Novak Djokovic's new coach grabbed attention today.
However, just one day before, the 24-time Grand Slam champion made headlines
during his visit to Paris, where he met with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, president of
Paris Saint-Germain, and toured the new PSG Campus in Poissy. It’s worth noting
that the Qatari sports executive, who was also a tennis player, represented his
country in 43 Davis Cup matches between 1992 and 2002 (with a 12-16 record in
doubles).
PSG invested nearly 300
million euros in building the new headquarters and had Djokovic as one of their
special guests. The visit also included former club players such as Pauleta and
Javier Pastore, as well as the recently retired French basketball player,
Nikola Karabatic.
Zverev and Melo enjoy vacation in Maldives
Alexander
Zverev and Marcelo Melo are enjoying their vacation on the beach. The German
decided to skip the Davis Cup Finals after a busy season and is spending his
days off with his regular doubles partner, Brazilian specialist Melo, in the
Maldives. ‘Sascha’ ended his season just a week ago after being eliminated in
the semifinals of the ATP Finals by Taylor Fritz, closing a remarkable season
as world No. 2 with a 69-21 record.
On the
other hand, Melo played his last match of the season at the Paris Masters,
teaming up with his friend Zverev, who rarely joins the doubles draw. Now,
they’ve teamed up for a fun game of spikeball on a sunny beach in the Maldives.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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