Novak Djokovic lashes out in practice session with Andy Murray as cameras pick up shocking comment

Novak Djokovic was heard making a shocking comment to Andy Murray during a training session for the upcoming Madrid Open.

The 2025 Madrid Open got underway earlier this week, as the top tennis players in the world build up to a busy summer calendar, including both the French Open and Wimbledon.

World number three Carlos Alcaraz is the favourite to win his home event, but perhaps the biggest story will be Djokovic, as new coach Murray aims to help his former rival bounce back from a recent dip in form.

But ahead of Djokovic's first match in the event, concerns have been raised after shocking footage of a comment he made to Murray emerged online.

Djokovic's first match at the Madrid Open will be against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi which will take place on Saturday.

Ahead of the first-round clash, the 37-year-old participated in a practice session on Thursday, but it's clear that things were not going to plan as he uttered an x-rated rant after a series of disappointing shots.

“F*** this sport, f*** tennis, f*** everything," Djokovic can he heard saying in a clip uploaded to reddit.

The Madrid Open comes after Djokovic suffered a shock first-round exit in Monte-Carlo masters earlier this month having been beaten by Alejandro Tabilo.

In March, the 24-time Grand Slam winner also fell short after losing to Jakub Mensik, in the final of the Miami Open.

But Djokovic is confident that his recent work with Murray, who retired last year following the Paris Olympic Games, will mean he will be back at his very best for the upcoming Grand Slams.

Andy Murray will returned to his coaching role with Novak Djokovic in March after a brief break. (Image:Getty)

Speaking with Sky Sports, he explained: “The priority is obviously trying to take the level of tennis that currently is maybe not where we want it to be to the higher level so that I can peak at the French Open.

"That's where I really want to play my best tennis, Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

"Of course, we're in Madrid, we came in early. We're putting in a lot of hours in the court and in the gym, trying to perfect the body and the game and basically every aspect of my game to be a few per cent better than it was in the previous weeks.

"If I can reach that desired level in this tournament, that would be amazing. I don't have really high expectations and I really hope I can get through the first hurdle and then we'll take it from there."