Novak Djokovic achieved the first victory of the new season by showing a great competitive attitude and remarkable tennis against Rinky Hijikata in the first round of the ATP 250 Brisbane 2025. The Serbian raised his level when he needed it the most and triumphed with a score of 6-3 6-3 against the Australian player, setting up a match now with Gael Monfils.

All beginnings are exciting, even for the greatest tennis player of all time at 37 years old. Novak Djokovic aims to savor victory again this year and capped off 2024 with his first win of the new season. The Balkan player seems very comfortable on the courts of the ATP 250 Brisbane 2025 and is aware of the importance of this event leading up to the Australian Open 2025, where he aims to arrive with confidence and good competitive rhythm. Rinky Hijikata provided a good test.

– Djokovic raised his level when needed and showed good sensations

The Australian player belongs to the kind of players that the best players enjoy facing, as he provides a good pace, variety of shots, and allows for intense baseline rallies. All this without posing a serious threat to victory. Djokovic felt this from the start of the first set and made sure to convey it with his game and attitude; focused but not overwhelmed, intense but not in turmoil. The Serbian knew he could step up his performance when required and make that reflect on the scoreboard, and so he did.

He secured the break midway through the set and approached the second set with renewed energy. The Australian player held his ground, but there was always a sense that with increasing tension from equal situations, he would falter. Novak Djokovic controlled the match tempo perfectly and displayed maximum efficiency, obtaining a break in the seventh game that ultimately sealed his definitive victory in the first round of the ATP 250 Brisbane 2025. He now awaits an old acquaintance, Gael Monfils.

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