Novak Djokovic says hugging coach Andy Murray after beating Carlos Alcaraz in the Australian Open last eight was a "gesture of appreciation".

On the eve of this Australian Open, Sir Andy Murray took a new angle on tennis’s greatest of all time debate. Asked to evaluate his new coaching client Novak Djokovic, and their prospects of lifting the title together,

Novak Djokovic expressed his appreciation and gratitude to his coach Andy Murray after his epic Australian Open quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz. The legendary Serb described the triumph as “a huge win” for his relationship with Murray as he praised the Brit for the commitment he has brought to the role.

Novak Djokovic celebrated wildly with new coach Andy Murray and hinted he could stay for the long haul after battling back from a set down to defeat Carlos Alcaraz in a thrilling Australian Open quarter-final.

Andy Murray knows what it feels like to lose to Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open and he offered comfort to Carlos Alcaraz after he suffered the same fate.