Whereas Djokovic has not practised at Melbourne Park since beating Alcaraz, there have been loads of probabilities over the fortnight to see how the group dynamic works.
Throughout a warm-up hit with Britain’s Jacob Fearnley earlier than the quarter-final, Murray watched each motion intently from behind the baseline.
When the session wrapped up, Djokovic embraced Murray earlier than the pair – to the delight of the a number of hundred watching – had a fast knock on court docket.
A few light rallies ended when Djokovic, slightly brutally given Murray’s health points, introduced out a drop-shot which the Scot dutifully chased down.
Then it was again to amassing Djokovic’s racquets and taking them to the stringer.
“After I noticed Andy strolling by means of the corridors with all Novak’s racquets, taking them to the stringer, you may see he’s taking this job very severely,” Australian former world quantity 4 Sam Stosur informed Channel 9.
Djokovic’s pre-tournament apply periods towards Alcaraz, Jack Draper and Arthur Fils provided extra perception.
Standing shut behind Djokovic and typically within the doubles alley, Murray always provided suggestions, shouted reward after winners and made notes.
He additionally in contrast observations with Boris Bosnjakovic, who ran Djokovic’s coaching centre in Belgrade earlier than changing into a part of the group final Might after long-term coach Goran Ivanisevic left.
“It is about making small adjustments to issues and making an attempt to assist him and enhance with the entire group,” Murray stated.