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Andy Murray Reflects on Rivalry: Federer, Nadal, Djokovic Distance

12/16/2025

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Andy Murray stated that Roger Federer ceased practicing with him after a few years, perceiving him as a competitor.
This decision also applied to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, as Murray shared on Stephen Hendry’s YouTube channel.
Murray enjoyed practicing with his rivals to assess his game and has won three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals.
Now retired, he expressed a wish to socialize more with his former rivals.
Murray has 29 wins against Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic combined.

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Andy Murray stated that Roger Federer ceased practicing with him after a few years, perceiving him as a competitor.
This decision also applied to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic, as Murray shared on Stephen Hendry’s YouTube channel.
Murray enjoyed practicing with his rivals to assess his game and has won three Grand Slam titles and two Olympic gold medals.
Now retired, he expressed a wish to socialize more with his former rivals.
Murray has 29 wins against Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic combined.