Novak Djokovic has learned his possible path to winning the Brisbane International as the Serb is set to start his return to the tournament by taking on Australian wildcard Rinky Hijikata. After the top seed presumably routinely handles the world No.

The relationship between Kyrgios and Djokovic has gone full circle, with the Aussie previously a vociferous critic of the 37-year-old icon. He was scathing over the Serbian’s ill-fated Adria Tour during the pandemic, describing his decision to organise it as “bone-headed.”

The 2025 season officially starts over the next week with the Brisbane International between December 29 - January 5 encroaching both this and next year.

Novak Djokovic said teaming up with Nick Kyrgios in the Brisbane International was going to be a fun experience as the 24-times Grand Slam winner arrived in the city on Saturday ahead of the Australian Open tune-up tournament.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios have spoken about their surprise doubles partnership ahead of the 2025 Brisbane International. Kyrgios surprised tennis fans earlier this month when he announced that he will play doubles with Djokovic for the first time in Brisbane.

Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic and Australian Nick Kyrgios are teaming up together on the doubles court at the Brisbane International.