A year without winning any titles, but yet, emerging glorious is no layman’s task. Only someone like Novak Djokovic could fulfill that condition. The Serbian, who valiantly fought through the 2024 season, couldn’t capture a single tour-level title victory let alone a Slam, but still earned laurels for concluding his long-drawn quest for Olympic gold in Paris. However, Nole’s fate reversal is long overdue and by the looks of his potential draw at the Brisbane International, chances are that he will end his title drought in the coming days.

Days before his glory at the Paris Olympics, Nole reached the final of Wimbledon for the second consecutive year and ironically, got drawn up against Carlos Alcaraz again. Despite his best efforts to exact revenge on the Spaniard, Djokovic hardly dented the former’s thirst for another grasscourt Slam as he lost the rubber in straight sets. The Serb reached the summit clash of another top-tier event in Shanghai later in the season but, unfortunately, bowed out to Italian Jannik Sinner.

Apart from these results, Djokovic has nothing to show for in the 2024 season. While his formidable status in the sport remains intact nonetheless, a potential rank-drop scare looms if he continues exiting crucial events at a premature stage. After skipping the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, fans can best believe that Djokovic is well-rested and well-prepared for the 2025 season. And, chances are he won’t have to navigate past nerving encounters in Brisbane.

Djokovic has been awarded a relatively straightforward draw in the season-opening event. He will commence his singles campaign against Aussie Rinky Hijikata and if he advances through the draw, opponents like Gael Monfils, Alexie Popyrin, Frances Tiafoe, and Grigor Dimitrov will clash with him in the respective higher rounds.

Despite these contestants promising strong challenges, seeing Nole’s track record against them, he may make his way to glory in Brisbane without facing much resistance.

Djokovic is on the wrong side of his 30s now and the speculations about his retirement keep doing rounds, especially after his dismal performance last season, but Nole seems to be in for the long haul.

Novak Djokovic is enthused to represent his nation at the 2028 LA Olympics

Novak Djokovic has basked in golden glory ever since he earned the biggest achievement of his career at the Paris Olympics. He defeated Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz in the final at the Roland Garros and later, showed his emotional side as he celebrated with his family and friends in Paris. After embracing the Olympic victory, Djokovic has now set his mark on his next target.

During a conversation with the reporters, after his triumph in Paris, Djokovic said that he would love to represent his nation on the international level once again at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. “It’s true, I would love to play in Los Angeles in 2028. I want to play in Los Angeles, I enjoy playing for my country in the Olympic Games, in the Davis Cup,” he said.

However, 2028 is too far away. Djokovic would want to be focused on the job at hand currently. The Serb will commence his campaign in Brisbane on Monday, December 30, and later, jet to Melbourne to try and add an 11th Australian Open title to his kitty. Are you backing Djokovic to win another Australian Open title? Let us know in the comments below.