In his first match since the Australian Open, the five-time BNP Paribas Open champion lost to world no.109 Taro Daniel 6-7 (3), 6-4, 1-6. It was Novak's first event since medical intervention on his right elbow. The Japanese qualifier claimed the win after two hours and 30 minutes of play

Nole is no.10 seed and has a first-round BYE. In the first event after medical intervention on his elbow, the Serbian star will open campaign against a qualifier in round two. He has won the BNP Paribas Open on five occasions (2008, 2011 and 2014-16)

The Next Gen ATP Finals titlist from South Korea continued his surprise run into the quarter-finals when he beat the six-time former champion 7-6 (4), 7-5, 7-6 (3).

Six time Australian Open titlist advanced past no.21 seed Albert Ramos-Viñolas 6-2, 6-3, 6-3 on Margaret Court Arena on Saturday to reach the fourth round for the 11th time.

Novak survived a scorching Melbourne summer’s day and an early challenge from Gael Monfils on Thursday to reach the Australian Open third round. The 30-year-old Serbian star rallied from a set down to beat the Frenchman 4-6, 6-3, 6-1, 6-3.

Novak marked his return to competitive play on Tuesday afternoon with an impressive display of power tennis and excellent movement. Competing for the first time since Wimbledon 2017, Djokovic moved past Donald Young 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in one hour and 52 minutes on Margaret Court Arena.

Novak, a record six–time AO titlist, is set to play in his first tour event after Wimbledon last summer. The 30-year-old Serbian star is no.14 seed and will open campaign against world no.63 Donald Young (USA). It will be their third career meeting (2-0 H2H).

Novak Djokovic is the new member of Asics family. The news was announced at a launch in Melbourne on Thursday, where the Japan-based footwear company introduced the new Gel Resolution Novak shoe.

"I'm smilling, inside and outside. I just love this sport so much," the 12-time Grand Slam champion said. “I was waiting for this moment for six months to get out on the court and play a match. I got a great opponent today, the No. 5 in the world, so it was a fantastic test for me to see where I am. So glad to be back and so nice to start in a country and a city where I have the greatest memories.”

After pulling out from Abu Dhabi exho and ATP Doha event due to pain in his right elbow, Novak is travelling to Australia where he will take part in two exhibition tournaments. After the two events, the decision will be made about his participation at the first Grand Slam of the season, the Australian Open (15-28 January, 2018), where Nole has been crowned champion six times.