Novak Djokovic’s 2025 started with a reasonably snug victory over Australian ace Rinky Hijikata on the Brisbane Worldwide. The previous world number one selected this prestigious event – during which he had solely participated in 2009 – to search out the best rhythm and the mandatory confidence in view of the 2025 Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios© Brisbane Worldwide/Instagram – Truthful Use
The 24-time Grand Slam champion has made no secret of the truth that he needs to win the AO once more, the place he wrote memorable pages of tennis historical past by lifting the trophy 10 occasions throughout his legendary profession.
The Serbian ace has labored very nicely in current weeks and is altering some issues in his recreation, so that he’s prepared when he has to face powerful opponents like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The 37-year-old from Belgrade has by no means been afraid to transcend his personal limits and the dream of profitable his twenty fifth Main title remains to be very a lot alive in his thoughts.
Djokovic remains to be harmful
Nole could be pleased to begin the brand new season lifting the a centesimal trophy of his profession, nevertheless it is not going to be simple to impose himself in Brisbane. The present world No. 7 will face French veteran Gael Monfils tomorrow, an opponent Novak has all the time defeated on the skilled tour. Gael remains to be a really harmful participant on such a quick floor, as evidenced by his feat in opposition to Carlitos Alcaraz in Cincinnati final 12 months.
Novak Djokovic© X screenshot
In a protracted interview with ‘Tennis365’, tennis legend Mark Woodforde revealed what he expects from the Serbian legend in 2025: “I am expecting we will see the Novak Djokovic of 2023. Don’t forget, he won three of the four majors that year and ended by winning the ATP Finals and confirming the world No 1 ranking once again. He also made it a goal for Serbia to do well in the Davis Cup and they came up just short after losing to Italy in the semi-finals.”
He continued: “For the Australian Open, I’m going to go with Djokovic to win it. I was in Paris to watch Djokovic win his Olympic gold medal and it was a tremendous performance.
It was one of the matches of the year and the the standard Novak played during that event was incredible.
I saw him playing against Rafael Nadal in the second round and he was outstanding that day as well, so it was no surprise to me to see him take the gold medal.”
