"It's strange": Novak Djokovic speaks for the first time about working with Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic admitted that working with Andy Murray as a coach is "strange," but he believes that he can benefit from a "fresh perspective."

Quote: "Being on the same side of the net is actually great because he has been one of my greatest rivals. In a way, it felt strange to share all these thoughts about how I feel on the court, to share some of the secrets of what I go through, what I think about, how I see my game, with someone who has always been one of my main competitors.

But I'm really happy and very grateful that he agreed to work with me here in Australia," said Djokovic on the ATP website.

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Reminder. Andy Murray, who retired after the Olympics this summer at the age of 37, made the unexpected decision to join Djokovic's team. Although Murray is not with Djokovic this week at the Brisbane International, the two-time Wimbledon champion will join him in Melbourne for training ahead of the Australian Open.