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Sir Andy Murray not ruling out return after Novak Djokovic split
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Sir Andy Murray is leaving the door open for coaching opportunities following his brief stint with ex-world number one Novak Djokovic, which concluded after just four tournaments last month. Talking from Queen's Club in London, where the centre court was newly christened the Andy Murray Arena on Monday before its debut WTA 500 event – marking the venue's first women's tennis event in 52 years – Murray shared insights about his post-retirement plans. Although he hung up his rackets post-2024 Olympics, Murray's November tie-up with Djokovic ended in May, yet at 38, Murray believes he could take up another similar position down the line. Speaking to BBC Sport, Murray said: "I would do it again at some stage. I don't think that will happen immediately." Murray reflected on his unexpected coaching role: "I wasn't planning on going into coaching as soon as I finished playing but it was a pretty unique opportunity. It was a chance to learn from one of the best athletes of all time." On his experience working with Djokovic, he commented: "It was a brilliant opportunity for me. We got to spend some really nice moments away from the court. Results weren't as we wanted but we gave it a go." The three-time grand slam champion, also a five-time Queen's men's titleholder, light-heartedly remarked his own tennis was now "diabolical" though he was spotted hitting balls with a young doubles partner on the court. "My tennis is diabolical, apologies for what you are about to witness," he joked before teaming up with 10 year old Gloria for a friendly rally against Olympic silver medallist Laura Robson and 7 year old Jay. "I've obviously missed being out here," Murray confessed. "It's the first time, obviously, not being involved in a grass court season for a while, but I've got a new life now and I'm enjoying being away from the sport a little bit." The Scotsman shared that he feels particularly connected to this event, having been trained at ages 12 and 13 by Olga Morozova, the last woman to win the singles title at the venue in 1973. "I think it's brilliant," beamed Murray when reflecting on women's tennis returning to Queen's. "This court has had many great matches on it. I think it's a great chance for women to showcase themselves out there." Entering the Queen's Club fray as an 18 year old, the former number one said his final goodbyes to the tournament last season, hanging up his racket in Paris, having also triumphed in the doubles back in 2019 with Feliciano Lopez. Murray declared with pride: "This tournament has so many special moments for me. It's the place where I won my first match on the ATP Tour, it's my most successful event. "Coming back here at the start of the British summer and I'm very proud of the results I have here. "I'm very grateful and thankful for whoever it was who decided to name the stadium this way. I hope there's lots of great matches and you all enjoy the tennis."
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