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Murray Says Federer Refused Practice With Djokovic and Nadal, Ended Sessions With Him

He frames the choice as a strict competitive boundary that shaped Big Four training culture.

Overview

  • Speaking on Stephen Hendry’s Cue Tips channel, Andy Murray said Roger Federer stopped practising with him after a year or two.
  • Murray added that Federer never trained with Novak Djokovic or Rafael Nadal because he viewed them as direct competitors.
  • He said he used sessions with Djokovic and Nadal to gauge his level but avoided hitting with them shortly before major matches.
  • Murray noted that close friendships were rare at the top and that he avoided socialising with rivals during his peak.
  • He also shared a coaching detail about Djokovic warming up with his left hand due to his two‑handed backhand.