If it had been advised to Murray in Paris that he could be again within the recreation and training Djokovic 5 months later, you think about he would have laughed.
There might be little, if any, japing round in Melbourne.
The pair are born winners who know the dedication and dedication required to be the most effective.
From the glimpses this week, it’s clear something lower than Djokovic touchdown a record-extending eleventh title could be unsatisfactory.
“At instances it is very satisfying. However excessive efficiency isn’t speculated to be laughs and jokes and messing round,” stated Murray.
“In all of the instances I have been on tour, I have never seen that from any of the most effective gamers on this planet.
“I’ve seen it from a few of the decrease ranked gamers, and that is one of many the explanation why they don’t seem to be there.”
Throughout Djokovic’s open apply periods in opposition to Carlos Alcaraz, Jack Draper and Arthur Fils on Rod Laver Enviornment, Murray watched each motion intently.
Stood shut behind Djokovic and generally within the doubles alley, Murray continually supplied suggestions, shouted reward after winners and made notes through the apply units.
He additionally in contrast observations with Boris Bosnjakovic, who ran Djokovic’s coaching centre in Belgrade earlier than turning into a part of the group final Could after long-term coach Goran Ivanisevic left.
“It is about making small modifications to issues and making an attempt to assist him and enhance with the entire group,” stated Murray.
And what about when issues aren’t going so nicely? Murray and Djokovic are each recognized for sounding off at their field, however this time the Scot would possibly discover himself on the receiving finish.
“I do know it is not straightforward on the market – it is annoying and at instances he will wish to vent in direction of his group and his field,” stated Murray.
“Offering that he is giving his finest effort and making an attempt as exhausting as he can, I am completely wonderful with him expressing himself how he needs.”