After dropping his opening set at the Australian Open to Nishesh Basavareddy, Noavk Djokovic eventually asserted himself for a victory to begin his bid for an 11th championship at Melbourne Park and a record 25th major title overall.

Novak Djokovic and his new coach, Andy Murray, are taking advantage of a new setup at the Australian Open that gives players' entourages a chance to sit right next to the court in special four-seat pods.

But World No. 7 Novak Djokovic seems to be liking it and it was visible during his opening round win vs Indian-origin American player Nishesh Basavareddy. The new rule comes after

Novak Djokovic has admitted he doesn’t want his tennis rivals to pick up on Andy Murray ’s coaching advice while the Briton is in a courtside pod at the Australian Open. Up to four coaches are now allowed to sit in the specialised pods, which are located at the corner of the courts at Melbourne Park.

Novak Djokovic admitted his first on-court experience of being coached by Andy Murray was “strange” but said his former rival offered some “great advice” after opening his Australian Open campaign with a comeback win over teenager Nishesh Basavareddy.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic have been searching the Australian Open locker room for players who can provide them with inside information ahead of the Serbian’s matches. Djokovic, who appointed Murray as his coach last autumn, is on the hunt for a record-extending 25th men’s Grand Slam title at Melbourne Park.

It will be all business when Andy Murray coaches Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open. While the partnership between two of the biggest rivals in recent men’s tennis history has awakened feelings of shock,

Novak Djokovic got the bright idea to hire the recently retired Andy Murray as his coach, at least through the Australian Open.