Novak Djokovic 'wouldn't be surprised' if Andy Murray decides to ...

Novak Djokovic says he "wouldn't be surprised" to see Andy Murray make a comeback to tennis in the future, as the Brit begins what is likely to be his farewell Wimbledon campaign.

The Serbian, a 24-time major winner, said: "The first time I met Andy, I was 12. We go a very long back.

"We were never too close on the tour because it's difficult, you're rivals. We always had tremendous respect for each other, shared the stage, so to say, for many, many years.

"I think there is only maybe one week difference in age. Our trajectory to the professional tour and top of the men's game is pretty similar. I mean, not much was separating our careers.

"We played some incredible matches all over the world, finals of different Grand Slams - all Grand Slams actually. I played him in finals of all Grand Slams, which I think maybe could be the only player I faced in the finals of all Grand Slams. Maybe Rafa [Nadal]. I'm not sure.

"He's definitely one of the three guys, other than Roger [Federer] and Rafa, that really has impacted my career and my growth as a tennis player a lot.

"So if this is his last match, obviously it's sad that he's not able to finish in his own terms in singles.

"Playing alongside his brother is probably even more emotional for everyone - for them, for the family, for this tournament, for tennis in general. I do wish him all the best in his farewell.

"But I wouldn't be surprised if he decides to come back again. He's [an] incredible competitor. Resilience that you can definitely study and teach young athletes."

Djokovic, eyeing his eighth Wimbledon crown after surgery of his own, faces Australia's Alexei Popyrin in the third round on Saturday.

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