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The Guardian - UK
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Murray ready to be on the end of any Djokovic outbursts at Australian Open

Novak Djokovic with coach Andy Murray during a practice session
Novak Djokovic with coach Andy Murray during a practice session before the Australian Open. Photograph: Edgar Su/Reuters

Andy Murray says he would be absolutely fine with receiving any angry outbursts of emotion or venting on-court from Novak Djokovic, his new coaching charge, as the two former longtime rivals prepare for their first tournament together on the same team at the Australian Open.

“Of course, I’ve thought about it,” Murray said in Melbourne on Thursday. “I would think that I’d be one of the people that would maybe hopefully understand that side of things. I know it’s not easy out there, and it’s stressful, and at times he’s going to want to vent towards his team and his box. Provided that he’s giving his best effort and trying as hard as he can, I’m absolutely fine with him expressing himself how he wants.”

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