Murray was not just talking tennis’s greatest of all time, because Djokovic’s ownership of that honour has long since been put to bed. He was backing Djokovic’s claim to be the pre-eminent performer across the whole of sport; nay, the whole of sporting history.

Novak Djokovic expressed his appreciation and gratitude to his coach Andy Murray after his epic Australian Open quarter-final victory over Carlos Alcaraz. The legendary Serb described the triumph as “a huge win” for his relationship with Murray as he praised the Brit for the commitment he has brought to the role.