Andy Murray splits from Novak Djokovic just one month before Wimbledon

has split from as his coach following six months of working together after failing to help the Serbian win an event. The pair surprised fans by announcing they were teaming up following years of rivalry on the court at the highest level.

The Scot helped Djokovic reach the semi-finals before his run ended in agony after retiring from his match against Alexander Zverev due to a leg injury.

Murray then guided Djokovic to the final of the Miami Open before going out in the first round at Monte Carlo and Madrid and deciding to snub the Italian Open.

There was anticipation Murray could help Djokovic return to form at the French Open and - which is just six weeks away - but now the pair have announced a parting of ways - with both men insisting they enjoyed their partnership.

Djokovic said: "Thank you, coach Andy, for all the hard work, fun & support over last six months on & off the court, really enjoyed deepening our friendship together."

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Murray added: "Thanks to Novak for the unbelievable opportunity to work together and thanks to his team for all their hard work over the past six months. I wish Novak all the best for the rest of the season."

Djokovic will now seek a new coach ahead of his next major at Roland Garros, which begins in just over 10 days' time on May 25.

He will then switch his attentions to Wimbledon, which commences on June 30 as he looks to add to his record of 24 Grand Slams.

Djokovic previously hailed Murray's ability as a coach, praising his tennis IQ and his guidance, despite a "strange feeling" of sharing personal feelings with a player who was once his rival.

"I'm very pleasantly surprised with his dedication and professionalism, considering he's never had the experience of working as a tennis coach," The Serbian said in January. "It comes natural to him. His IQ generally and tennis IQ is very high. He observes and speaks when is most important.

"I think he understands the moment when he needs to say something and what to say and what to ask. I must say at the beginning it was a bit of a strange feeling to be able to share the insights with him, not just about the game, but about how I feel, about life in general.

"Not in a negative way, but just in a way I have never done that with him because he was always one of my greatest rivals."