Novak Djokovic will play the Brisbane Worldwide earlier than the Australian Open

Novak Djokovic will play on the Brisbane Worldwide earlier than beginning his quest for 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 Australia’s Margaret Courtroom for a file 24 Grand Slam singles titles.

The Serbian, ranked seventh on the planet, failed so as to add to his Grand Slam tally throughout a irritating 2024.

The match in Brisbane, which runs from 29 December to five January, is likely one of the final warm-up occasions earlier than the Australian Open begins on 12 January.

“I am excited to make my Australian debut on the Brisbane Worldwide and compete once more on the Pat Rafter Enviornment,” mentioned Djokovic.

“I am trying ahead to receiving the unbelievable help from the Australian followers and making this match a memorable one.”

With 99 ATP titles to his title, Djokovic goals to hitch American Jimmy Connors (109) and Swiss Roger Federer (103) because the third males within the open period to win 100 profession titles.

The sphere in Brisbane has tied Nick Kyrgios, defending champion Grigor Dimitrov and Holger Rune.

Djokovic appointed Andy Murray as his coach on the Australian Open final month.

The previous British No. 1 has been overwhelmed by Djokovic within the Australian Open closing 4 instances.

An actual date for when Murray will start his teaching function has not been finalized however BBC Sport has been advised the Scot has no intention of becoming a member of Djokovic in Brisbane.

Djokovic reached the semi-finals of the Australian Open earlier this yr, shedding to eventual champion Jannik Sinner.