Djokovic to play in Brisbane International ahead of 2025 Australian Open

SYDNEY, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Novak Djokovic will open his 2025 season at the Brisbane International in the lead-up to the Australian Open.

Organizers of the Brisbane International on Wednesday announced that Djokovic will headline the 2025 tournament alongside women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka.

It will mark the first time that Djokovic plays in the tournament since 2009, and if he wins the tournament, tha