In Murray's absence, Marko will step in to guide Djokovic, who is seeking his 100th ATP tournament win. 33-year-old Marko Djokovic was an ex-pro in his own right but was unable to match the phenomenal success of his elder brother. Marko was a member of the Serbian Davis Cup team that played Croatia in the 2010 Davis Cup.

Novak Djokovic will get the chance to avenge one of the more surprising losses of his career when he faces 32nd-ranked Alejandro Tabilo in his opening match of the Monte Carlo Masters.