Jim Courier suggests Novak Djokovic may have been looking for "a spark" ahead of the French Open and Wimbledon and figured out that ditching Andy Murray could help him in his goal. On Tuesday morning European time, the record 24-time Grand Slam champion announced he and the British tennis legend were ending their partnership after six months.

After six months together, Novak Djokovic announced on Tuesday, May 13, that he and coach-and former rival- Andy Murray are parting ways. The post Hours After Novak Djokovic’s Shocking Split With Andy Murray,

Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray ended their partnership after six months, they said Tuesday. Djokovic announced in November that he hired Murray. The 24-time Grand Slam winner was ranked No. 7 in the world at the time.