Nole headlines stellar Brisbane International line-up.
World no.7 and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic will play at the Brisbane International for the first time since 2009.
The ATP 250 tournament runs from December 29 until January 5, and will be a warm up event for the 2025 Australian Open.
The singles draw has been made. Novak is a top seed. He will open his campaign against Rinky Hijikata (AUS, ATP #73, WC).
Nole’s possible rivals in the later stages of the tournament are:
2nd round: Gael Monfils (FRA)
Quarter-finals: Alexei Popyrin (AUS, 7)
Semi-finals: Frances Tiafoe (USA, 4), Sebastian Korda (USA, 5)
Finals: Grigor Dimitrov (BUL, 2), Holger Rune (DEN, 3), Alejandro Tabilo (CHI, 6)…
“I’m excited to be kicking off my Australian swing at the Brisbane International and to compete again at Pat Rafter Arena,” said Djokovic. “I am looking forward to experiencing the incredible support from the Australian fans and making this tournament one to remember.”
Novak and Nick Kyrgios will team up in doubles competition.
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