BRISBANE, Australia (AP) — After winning just one tournament in 2024 — a Paris Olympics gold medal — former No. 1 Novak Djokovic says he, and with new coach Andy Murray's input, has a plan to take on the game's newcomers.

Novak Djokovic reveals Andy Murray took his family on a ski trip and funnily expressed hope that his new coach stays healthy ahead of the Australian Open. On Tuesday, the world No. 7 played his first singles match of the year after beating Rinky Hijikata 6-3 6-3.

Novak Djokovic prepares for the Australian Open with coach Andy Murray, eyeing his 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic, ranked seventh, analyzes videos of top rivals to enhance his game and stay competitive against younger players.

Novak Djokovic has poked fun at his tennis coach and friend Andy Murray over a family skiing trip, teasing the British legend over his injury record. Big Four tennis icons Djokovic and Murray were once fierce rivals but are now very close, with the latter recently joining the Serbian’s coaching team.

Novak Djokovic has credited rival-turned-coach Andy Murray with bringing a “fresh look” to his game ahead of the start of the 2025 season.

Andy Murray responded to Novak Djokovic's comments at the Brisbane International shortly after enjoying a family ski holiday. The 3-time Grand Slam champion is spending a few days skiing with his family before heading to Melbourne for the Australian Open.

Novak Djokovic admits it feels a bit weird to now be sharing all of his game secrets and insights with Andy Murray after years of competing against each other and being one of the biggest rivals. After announcing a shock partnership, the Serb and the newly retired Briton did a 10-day training block before the world No. 7 departed for Australia.

Djokovic added fellow former world number one Murray to his team last month and will work with the Scot until the end of the Australian Open next month before deciding on their future.

Novak Djokovic opened up his 2025 season at the Brisbane International taking down Rinky Hijikata 6-3, 6-3 and will now face one of his greatest ever opponents in terms of Head to Head in Gael Monfils.

The Serbian legend admitted that he has lost some motivation in recent months, a feeling that has become glaring especially in second-tier tournaments. Djokovic has promised that he will play more tournaments in 2025, having understood that he needs more pace to be able to be 100% in the most prestigious events on the calendar.