Novak Djokovic may take on Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in Melbourne even before the Australian Open starts after the three stars confirmed their participation at a charity event at Melbourne Park between 07-10 January.
For the next season, the opening Grand Slam of the year is slated to take place between January 14-28.
Djokovic, who is a record 10-time champion at the Australian Open, hasn’t signed up for any tournaments leading up to the Happy Slam. In the past two years, he would start his season by representing Serbia at the United Cup – but in 2025 – his nation won’t compete at the event.
Now that the Serb is signed up to play a charity event in Melbourne, it is clear that he won’t play any ATP tournaments in the week before the opening Major of the year. Besides the charity tournament, he may also play a match or two at the Kooyong Classic, a popular exhibition also taking place in Melbourne.
Besides Djokovic, Sinner and Alcaraz, Australia’s Alex de Minaur and Alexei Popyrin also signed up for the event. Also, one major WTA name has been confirmed as 2024 Australian Open runner-up Zheng Qinwen is also a part of the player lineup.
What’s exactly the program for the charity event?
On January 7th – the…
