Novak Djokovic's 2025 began with two good wins at the Brisbane ATP 250 (against Hijikata and Monfils), before the surprising defeat against American ace Reilly Opelka in the quarterfinals. The 24-time Grand Slam champion had to postpone the appointment with the 100th title of his legendary career and alarmed his fans ahead of the 2025 Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Novak Djokovic has revealed that he still feels "trauma" when thinking about his deportation from Down Under in 2022 over his refusal to reveal his Covid vaccination status three years ago.