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

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.

Ten-time Australian Open champion Novak Djokovic, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and four-time major champion Carlos Alcaraz will headline Opening Week at the Australian Open, with the stars of the game taking to the court in a packed program of charity matches over four nights on Rod Laver Arena.

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.

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.