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Tennis – Wimbledon Preview – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 27, 2024 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a practice session on centre court REUTERS/Paul Childs

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Tennis – Wimbledon Preview – All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain – June 27, 2024 Serbia’s Novak Djokovic during a practice session on centre court REUTERS/Paul Childs
Former ATP number one Novak Djokovic might be the last one in tennis’s Big Three, but he has no plans to slow down. Instead, the Serb is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season with a surprising new partnership with former colleague and old rival Andy Murray. Fresh off his incredible achievement of winning an Olympic gold medal at 37, Djokovic has proved there is more to his dreams. Now, a surprising update for the upcoming year has left the fraternity with one big question: What is cooking in the Serb’s mind?
Djokovic is bringing a fresh change to how he typically starts his season. The former ATP number one, who has never participated in the Brisbane International or ASB Classic but holds a record of ten Australian Open titles, is changing his approach for the next season. Djokovic missed the 2021 Melbourne major due to a vaccination-related conflict and was barred from attending the tournament in 2022 for being unvaccinated. However, The Serb made a winning return the following year, reclaiming the title and proving that nothing can truly stand in the way of his dreams. Known for heading directly to the major, Djokovic’s new plan is already fuelling his supporters’ excitement for something big!
A renowned tennis journalist recently tweeted that the Serb may play the ATP 250 Brisbane, a tournament he’s never entered in his illustrious career. “Novak Djokovic will start the season playing ATP 250 Brisbane,” the journalist announced, fueling excitement across the tennis world. By attending this tournament, Djokovic will be chasing a monumental milestone, his 100th tour-level trophy. This achievement would place him alongside legends like Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer. However, the Serb hasn’t played since his loss to Jannik Sinner at the ATP Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 13. Now, he’s gearing up for the coming season’s start in Brisbane alongside Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune, and Frances Tiafoe.
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Novak Djokovic will start the season playing ATP250 Brisbane.
— Michal Samulski (@MichalSamulski) December 3, 2024
The excitement following Djokovic’s 2025 season is amplified by his new partnership with former colleague and rival, Andy Murray. While their collaboration may extend only until the Australian Open, it has already thrilled the fraternity, showcasing a glimpse into the Serb’s high-energy preparation for the upcoming season.
Novak Djokovic is “going at full throttle” to show his excellence for the 2025 season
The 37-year-old genius has laid bare his exciting plans for 2025. “Tennis is still my focus. I am going at full throttle in the off-season, we go for another ride. I just needed to recharge and refresh a bit after an exhausting year,” he said to Sport Klub. His words echoed his excitement for the coming season. “I am going to play in the first week of the season, I am just not sure yet where. Then, of course, Australian Open,” he further added highlighting how deeply he wishes to win one more major title before edging near retirement. “I told you guys that a million times,” he said affirming his sharp focus at Grand Slam tournaments. “I would like to play the Davis Cup too, let’s see what happens,” Djokovic added. His statements fuelled his supporter’s excitement to see him shine more.
Novak Djokovic’s career is a testament to hard work and resilience. He earned an Olympic gold medal at 37 when many players think of retiring from their sport. The Serb’s is a true legend and inspiration for the newcomers.
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Is Djokovic's 100th tour-level trophy within reach, or will age finally catch up with him?