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  • February 11, 2025
Andy Murray gets a new job before helping Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open

Andy Murray gets a new job before helping Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open

Andy Murray has pulled off many surprises since retiring from tennis at the Paris Olympics.

From its appearance on the Pro-Am Golf Course alongside stars like Spider Man actor Tom Holland and Rory McIlroy, to create a UK tour In 2025, the British sports great has certainly remained busy.

Andy Murray hasn't stopped since he turned the spotlight on his tennis career

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Andy Murray hasn’t stopped since he turned the spotlight on his tennis careerCredit: AFP

And as news comes out that Murray will coach old former rival Novak Djokovic at the next one Australian Open may have seemed like his biggest surprise, but now he seems to have outdone himself again.

With the first Grand Slam of 2025 just weeks away, the 37-year-old has already been spotted in Melbourne as he prepares to help Djokovic clinching a record-extending 11th title at the hard-court major.

But it seems that Murray has had more than just coaching on his mind since arriving Down Under.

In another shock move this year, the three-time Grand Slam champion took center stage during the filming of a TV commercial in Melbourne.

According to the Australian outlet Herald SunMurray plays the role of an action man chased through the city.

The advert is said to come to a dramatic conclusion, with the Scot escaping his attackers by diving through the front window of a Chinatown restaurant.

And Murray certainly seems to have fully embraced his role, as he was depicted during the filming of the commercial.

In a series of photos shared to Instagram by Herald Sun photographer Michael Klein, the two-time Wimbledon The champion is wearing mud-stained tennis gear and has a cut on his face.

Alongside these photos, the caption read: “Sir Andy Murray doing his best Jason Bourne, filming an action man advert in Melbourne this week.”

When filming the commercial, Murray said: “This time I see a different Melbourne. I haven’t been to some of these parts before and it was a lot of fun.

Murray will coach Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, with the pair facing seven Grand Slam finals in their careers

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Murray will coach Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open, with the pair facing seven Grand Slam finals in their careersCredit: Getty

“It’s a big shoot. I’ve never done anything like this before because I never had the time.

“But it’s fun to do something like that.”

Murray, a five-time Australian Open runner-up, admitted his return to Melbourne has seen him miss tennis for the first time since his bid. emotional farewell to the sport in August.

He continued: “I stopped playing tennis a few months ago, but now that I’m back, it’s actually the first time I’ve missed playing tennis again.

“I have always enjoyed playing at the tournament.

“It’s a brilliant time of year and all the players are motivated to compete.”

Murray will support Djokovic in his bid to return after failing to win a Grand Slam title in 2024

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Murray will support Djokovic in his bid to return after failing to win a Grand Slam title in 2024Credit: Getty

And although Murray cannot compete in Australia in January, he has a great chance of achieving maiden success at the Grand Slam.

While the former world number one may never have tasted glory in Melbourne, Djokovic is a serial winner at the Major. He won ten titles, four of which came after beating Murray in the final.

Should the Serbian win a 25th Grand Slam crown here, he will become the outright leader in terms of major titles in tennis as he is currently tied with Australia’s Margaret Court in 24th.

Djokovic will be able to get Murray’s support both in the run-up to the tournament and when he begins his campaign on January 12.

Announcing his latest career move, Murray said: “I will be joining Novak’s team this off-season and helping him prepare for the Australian Open.

“I’m really excited and looking forward to being on the same side of the net as Novak for a change and helping him achieve his goals.”