{"id":48536,"date":"2025-05-16T01:04:45","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T01:04:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=48536"},"modified":"2025-05-16T01:04:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T01:04:45","slug":"andy-murray-causes-surprise-with-unexpected-appearance-amid-novak-djokovic-split","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=48536","title":{"rendered":"Andy Murray causes surprise with unexpected appearance amid Novak Djokovic split"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray split this week. (Image: Getty\/@YouTube)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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You rarely keep Andy Murray down for long. The tennis icon has been in the news this week following his split from Novak Djokovic, having been helping coach his former rival since the build-up to January\u2019s Australian Open.<\/p>\n

There seemed to be no animosity behind the break-up, with Murray later releasing a statement thanking Djokovic for the \u201cunbelievable opportunity.\u201d However, the Serbian has undoubtedly had a difficult season by his high standards. He\u2019s lost his opening match in four of his past five tournaments, as well as being beaten in the Miami Open final by 19-year-old Jakub Mensik.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Murray, 38, is already back entertaining fans, though, albeit not on a tennis court. To the delight of viewers, he joined brother Jamie to take on golf content creators Alex Pye and Luke Nichols in a special 2vs2 scramble match.<\/p>\n

Highlights of the clash were shown on the pair\u2019s ForeBros YouTube channel, which boasts more than 200,000 subscribers. The Scot was in a jovial mood from the off, even when he was faced with a 20-foot putt at the death to try and force a third extra playoff hole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Andy Murray had been coaching Novak Djokovic for six months. (Image: Getty)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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His effort came up short, prompting Murray to shout at himself: \u201cYou\u2019ve got to hit it you pussy.\u201d However, he was full of laughter after the contest, and followers were left lauding his good humour.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely try to get the Murray\u2019s on another video,\u201d said @jamesplatt3368. \u201cWasn\u2019t expecting Andy Murray to be as funny as he is. Great video.\u201d @ElliottPringle added: \u201cThat was one of the best YouTube golf videos I’ve ever watched.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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@mrragergaming3021 praised both siblings, writing: \u201cThe Murray brothers are absolutely class! What great vibes, chemistry and banter was flowing naturally. Golf wasn’t bad either!\u201d @Christy-k6e said: \u201cThe Murray brothers were ideal for the laid-back atmosphere, which also included some excellent golf.\u201d<\/p>\n

Murray has been having golf lessons since retiring from playing tennis after the 2024 Paris Olympics, including tutoring from Ryder Cup star Robert MacIntyre. He\u2019s already down to a handicap of seven, and said at the start of the YouTube video: \u201cThe lessons have really helped.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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