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Novak Djokovic says he remains close to ‘amazing person’ Andy Murray

Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray during a ceremony to honour Nadal’s French Open career.
Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray during a ceremony to honour Nadal’s French Open career. Photograph: Xinhua/Shutterstock

Novak Djokovic says his relationship with Andy Murray remains stronger than ever after the pair met during Rafael Nadal’s emotional retirement ceremony on Sunday in Paris, their first meeting since agreeing to end their coaching partnership earlier this month.

In the aftermath of a hectic 48 hours, as he won his 100th ATP title at the Geneva Open on Saturday before being present on Court Philippe-Chatrier alongside Murray and Roger Federer to celebrate Nadal, Djokovic appeared for his pre-tournament press conference in Paris on Monday. As he reflected on his time working with Murray, Djokovic insisted that their decision to part ways was mutual.

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