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.

May 13 (UPI) -- Novak Djokovic and coach Andy Murray ended their partnership after six months, they said Tuesday.

Novak Djokovic ended his partnership with coach Andy Murray after enduring a horror run on clay. Djokovic has not won a match on one of his favourite surfaces in the lead-up to this year's French Open.