Novak Djokovic is taking part in glorious tennis within the first match of the brand new season and is intent on successful the Brisbane Worldwide, as he himself revealed over the last press convention. The Serbian legend needs to elevate the a centesimal trophy of his wonderful profession and arrive on the Australian Open in the most effective circumstances, to be able to attempt to write one more web page of tennis historical past.
Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
The previous world No.1 defeated Rinky Hijikata and Gael Monfils within the first two rounds in Brisbane, displaying good bodily situation and sending a transparent message to all his opponents. Nole has labored very effectively throughout the low season and is prepared for a high-level season, after attaining fairly disappointing ends in 2024 (apart from the triumph on the Paris Olympics).
Nole’s degree is convincing
The 24-time Grand Slam champion claimed his twentieth victory in as many official matches in opposition to Monfils, who by no means had the correct weapons to defeat Novak. Gael gave his greatest once more right this moment, but it surely was not sufficient to place the 37-year-old from Belgrade in problem.
Gael Monfils & Novak Djokovic, Brisbane 2025© Stream screenshot
“We have been playing for many years. I have known Gael since I was 15. We played quite a bit at juniors and on Tour and have had a good score against him but we have had some incredible battles,” Djokovic mentioned throughout the interview after the match. “He is one of the best, if not the best, athlete in our sport over the years. Incredible flexibility, agility and speed.
He is such a great player to watch and a great character and attracts fans around the world to stadiums so tonnes of respect to him and hopefully we can play some more before we both retire” – he added.
The current world number 7 is very happy because his whole family is with him in Australia: “My kids instructed me to have two totally different sorts of celebrations. My daughter instructed me to maintain going with the violin if I win. My son instructed me to play the saxophone, so I try to incorporate each. It’s the first time for me to have my household down beneath. It’s a lengthy journey however they’ve come to assist me and we’re spending numerous high quality time collectively off courtroom. My coronary heart is full and it permits me to play my greatest tennis.”
