Novak Djokovic will play on the Brisbane Worldwide earlier than he begins his bid to win a twenty fifth Grand Slam at Melbourne’s Australian Open in January.
The 37-year-old, a 10-time winner in Melbourne, is tied with Australian Margaret Courtroom on a file 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
The Serb, ranked seventh on the earth, failed so as to add to his Grand Slam tally throughout a irritating 2024.
The match in Brisbane, which runs from 29 December till 5 January, is without doubt one of the ultimate warm-up occasions earlier than the Australian Open begins on 12 January.
“I am excited to be kicking off my Australian swing on the Brisbane Worldwide and to compete once more at Pat Rafter Area,” mentioned Djokovic.
“I’m trying ahead to experiencing the unbelievable help from the Australian followers and making this match one to recollect.”
With 99 ATP titles to his identify, Djokovic is aiming to affix American Jimmy Connors (109) and Swiss Roger Federer (103) as simply the third man within the Open period to win 100 profession titles.
The sphere in Brisbane options Nick Kyrgios, defending champion Grigor Dimitrov and Holger Rune.
Djokovic appointed Andy Murray as his coach for the Australian Open final month.
The previous British primary was overwhelmed by Djokovic within the ultimate of the Australian Open on 4 events.
It stays to be seen whether or not Murray, a winner of three Grand Slams will be part of Djokovic in Brisbane or start his teaching position at a later date.
Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australia Open earlier this 12 months, shedding to eventual winner Jannik Sinner.