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 document 24 Grand Slam singles titles.
The Serb, ranked seventh on the planet, failed so as to add to his Grand Slam tally throughout a irritating 2024.
The event in Brisbane, which runs from 29 December till 5 January, is likely 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 Enviornment,” mentioned Djokovic.
“I’m trying ahead to experiencing the unbelievable help from the Australian followers and making this event one to recollect.”
In the meantime, Britain’s Emma Raducanu will start her season on the Auckland Traditional, which takes place from 30 December to five January.
Raducanu is on the entry listing together with four-time main winner Naomi Osaka and residential hope Lulu Solar, who reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals as a qualifier in July.
