There was a visceral roar first. Then a loving embrace.
Following his quarterfinal triumph over Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open, which was a mockery of expectations, logic, and projections, Novak Djokovic’s emotions were evident.
Djokovic turned directly to his coach Andy Murray and buried his head in the British player’s chest, beaming with relief and happiness.
The rivals-turned-colleagues’ celebration followed Murray’s unexpected first coaching job, which was the biggest success.
For Djokovic, 37, who was born a week after Murray in May 1987, “it was kind of a gesture of appreciation and respect for him for the fact that he’s out there and he doesn’t need to be,” the statement read.
