Andy Murray could leak Novak Djokovic's secrets to his French Open opponent

Cam Norrie is considering contacting Andy Murray for tips on how to beat Novak Djokovic on Monday. The British No.3 has lost all five previous encounters with the Serbian superstar - including in the Geneva Open semi-finals last month - before they clash in the French Open fourth round.

Murray coached his fellow Grand Slam champion for five months before they split ahead of the French Open. And Norrie said: "We play pretty different tennis but calling Andy is not a bad suggestion. Could be a good option. It's true he has recent knowledge. It's always a tough challenge playing Novak. But I am excited first to be through to the fourth round here for the first time."

The former world No. 8 said he played "vintage Norrie tennis - 7 out of 10 for the whole time" in his Battle of Britain win over Jacob Fearnley.

"I think it's not going to cut it against Novak," Norrie admitted. "I am absolutely going to have to step outside my comfort zone to win. It's been decent so far to play seven out of 10. I'm going to have to do it for four hours, and I'm going to have to really push the limits. And it was nice to get the rhythm against him and play him in Geneva.

"And I'm going to play the ball, make it about tennis, and really play with quality on both sides. Serve well. Return well. And really keep pushing him and keep making him feel uncomfortable to have a chance. But it's not going to be easy."

"I'm going to have to play my best because the way that he served against me in Geneva was unbelievable. I played very, very well in this match. So, I am going to watch that one again. He's looking good, he's looking really sharp. So I'm really going to have to step up and play my best to have a chance with them."

Djokovic and Norrie clashed at the 2023 Rome Masters when the Serb annoyed the Scot by arriving late on court after getting physio before the start of the match. Norrie then hit Djokovic on the back of the ankle with a smash during the match and the 24-time Grand Slam champion later claimed: "He's allowed to take a medical timeout. He's allowed to hit a player. He's allowed to say 'C'mon' in the face more or less every single point from basically the first game. [But] those are the things that, we players know in the locker room, it's not fair play."

But Norrie insisted the two great competitors are now back on speaking terms.

"Yeah, yeah, all good" said the world No.81. "It was a good match in Geneva, and yeah I wished the best of luck. He was fine with me. So yeah, I don't think he took it personally. There was no hard feelings there."

Djokovic won his 100th ATP Tour title in Geneva last week - and will tonight seek his 100th match win at the French Open.

The triple champion here, who is seeking a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, backed Norrie's words with compliments of his own.

"He's a grinder, Cameron," said the Serb. "He's known for that on the tour. He never gives up. He's a big fighter.

"He struggled a bit in maybe the last couple of years, but he's now building his form. He's now coming back to where he deserves to be: top 20, top 15, 10 in the world. He's been there, he's been in the last stages of Grand Slams. We played the semis in Wimbledon some years ago (2022). It's going to be a good one. I look forward to it."