"I don't think he's ever going to be a full-time coach" - Dan Evans chimes in on Andy Murray's coaching role with Novak Djokovic

Great Britain's Dan Evans was one of several to give his opinion on compatriot Andy Murray joining the coaching staff of Novak Djokovic, with Evans believing the duo will produce favorable results.

Following his retirement after the 2024 Olympic Games, Murray stayed away from the tennis scene before news broke of his joining the coaching team of long-time rival Djokovic. The Serbian failed to win a Grand Slam title in 2024, and perhaps Murray's input will be the missing key to adding to his 24 Grand Slam titles.

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Murray's input will be valuable in short stints, says Evans

In a column for The Daily Mail, Evans pointed out Murray's incredible work ethic and high tennis IQ. However, Evans believes Murray will not be in the coaching game for a long run, and may opt to only travel with Djokovic to Major events.

"I was as excited as everyone else to hear the news that Andy Murray will be coaching Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open," began Evans. "It makes sense for Andy – three weeks in the Aussie summer when the weather back home is rubbish for golf! 
"As for Novak, he’s not stupid, he hasn’t just picked him because it’s going to make the headlines – Andy is going to be a great coach. He’s pretty obsessive about everything he does – including his golf – and this will be no exception. He loves the stats as well and obviously has an incredible work ethic.

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"It’s great that Andy will be back on the tour and, while it’s Novak getting his services at the moment, why can’t a British player reach out to him? I’d like to see that, he’d be a great acquisition for any British player. In the big events and the build-up, no one knows how to prepare for a Grand Slam better than him so for a Brit to have Andy, perhaps alongside their usual coach, could be a priceless resource.
"And that’s what Andy will be: a resource. I don’t think he’s ever going to be a full-time coach, travelling 30-40 weeks of the year. He needs time away from tennis with his family and his golf, he’s enjoying retirement.
"But these short stints around a Grand Slam will be perfect for him and long may it continue because he’s really missed on the tour. Hopefully he’ll be around for Indian Wells because that’s always a good golfing trip!"

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