One of Novak Djokovic's ex-allies believes hiring Andy Murray as coach could prove the catalyst to the Serb winning a record 25th grand slam singles title.

Novak Djokovic talked about Andy Murray's influence after beating Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, saying this was a "huge win" for their relationship.

Andy Murray was in the stands to watch Novak Djokovic beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarter-finals on Tuesday, where there was mutual respect aplenty

Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".

Djokovic is in the hunt for a record 25th grand slam title in Melbourne and brought in Murray to help him achieve that feat

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have known each other for a quarter of a century. They played from the age of 12, meeting 36 times as professionals, including 10 Grand Slam matches.

Novak Djokovic’s first match with former rival Andy Murray as his coach turned into a first-round victory at the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic advanced to the Australian Open semi-finals after beating Carlos Alcaraz in four sets, with coach Andy Murray watching on from the sidelines.

Novak Djokovic is concerned over the leg injury he picked up during quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz; the 37-year-old faces world No 2 Alexander Zverev in last four; If I manage somehow to be physically good

Novak Djokovic has praised Andy Murray for his role in a "huge win" over Carlos Alcaraz on Tuesday at the Australian Open.

Andy Murray has been labelled ‘pure class’ for consoling Carlos Alcaraz after Tuesday’s Australian Open quarter-final defeat to Novak Djokovic. Murray is currently working as part of Djokovic’s coaching team at Melbourne Park – but has always spoken highly of the young Spanish star.