It will be only the second time the Novak Djokovic plays at the event, having lost to Ernests Gulbis in the first round in 2009.

Novak Djokovic will begin his preparations for next month's Australian Open by playing at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament, the record 24-times Grand Slam champion said on Wednesday.

Djokovic will headline the ATP 250 event alongside defending champion, Grigor Dimitrov (No.10), Holger Rune (No.13) and Frances Tiafoe (No.18)

Novak Djokovic will begin his preparations for next months Australian Open by playing at the Brisbane International without his new coach Andy Murray; watch all the action from the ATP and WTA Tours on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+,

Novak Djokovic will begin his preparations for next month's Australian Open by playing at the Brisbane International warm-up tournament, he said Wednesday.

Pat Rafter has hailed Novak Djokovic’s decision to play in the “fair dinkum” Brisbane International to prepare for the Australian Open rather than chase more money elsewhere around the world.

Novak Djokovic will play at the Brisbane International this month before he starts his bid for a 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

While he couldn't add to his tally of 24 major triumphs, Novak Djokovic did win a long-awaited Olympic gold medal in 2024, completing the coveted career grand slam. The 37-year-old struggled with injury this past season – notably missing the ATP Finals entirely – but has his eyes set on creating more history next year.