Novak Djokovic’s 2025 started with two good wins on the Brisbane ATP 250 (towards Hijikata and Monfils), earlier than the shocking defeat towards American ace Reilly Opelka within the quarterfinals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion needed to postpone the appointment with the a hundredth title of his legendary profession and alarmed his followers forward of the 2025 Australian Open.
Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
The Blissful Slam – which can happen at Melbourne Park from 12 to 26 January – is a vital match for Nole’s season, who completely desires to win his twenty fifth Main title and show to the entire world that he’s nonetheless aggressive on the highest degree.
The 37-year-old from Belgrade has already began training at Melbourne Park and is receiving helpful recommendation from his new coach Andy Murray, who arrived in Australia after a brief trip together with his household. The previous Scottish champion desires to assist Novak win one other Grand Slam title and his expertise might be very helpful within the decisive moments of the match.
By no means underestimate Djokovic
Djokovic confided that tennis continues to be a precedence for him and that he desires to interrupt new data earlier than retiring. The Serbian won’t be the highest favourite to elevate the trophy on Sunday 26 January, however he’ll begin behind Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic & Reilly Opelka, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
On the newest version of his well-known podcast, Andy Roddick was requested if Nole’s loss to Opelka in Brisbane is worrisome.
“With Novak Djokovic this is less alarming based on match-up and the fact that someone can serve well,” he answered.
“Obviously Reilly Opelka did more than just serve well but when you are one of the few people who are probably guaranteed a few holds against Novak, I am not that concerned.
I am not super alarmed for Novak, it’s not like he doesn’t know how to play tennis.
The best of five format favours Novak over everyone except maybe a couple of players on earth at this point in his career.
It’s still a long way to beat Novak” – Roddick concluded.
