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

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz head into quarter-final clash at Australian Open; Djokovic vs Alcaraz will take place from 9.30am on Tuesday with both men pursuing a piece of tennis history; follow

But Australian coach and strategist Craig O’Shannessy, who helped Djokovic claim four grand slam titles between 2017 and 2019, believes Murray’s appointment is proving a masterstroke.

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 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.

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

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are 3-0 in their tennis partnership as the Brit sounded off on what surprised him the most about his former rival.

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

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.