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Djokovic starts in Brisbane: The hunt for records continues!
Novak Djokovic will start at the ATP tournaments in Brisbane in 2024 and is aiming for further records in tennis.
Djokovic starts in Brisbane: The hunt for records continues!
Novak Djokovic, the undisputed star of tennis, starts in the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane on Monday, marking the start of his 23rd professional season. With a wildcard, the Serbian will also compete in doubles with Nick Kyrgios, where they will face the Austrian duo Alexander Erler and Andreas Mies. In the current phase of his career, Djokovic says that he is anything but thinking about ending his career: “The way I feel today, I believe that I can continue to perform strongly for years to come,” said the 24-time Grand Slam winner. However, his motivation to stay on the pitch is not guaranteed, as he says: "How long I have the motivation to keep going is unpredictable", which also signals that the end could come at some point, but is still a long way away.
Between fame and setbacks
In recent months, however, Djokovic has also been in the headlines because of his controversies - including his vaccination status and a failed entry into Australia, which caused a lot of excitement. The deadline for applying for an exemption for the Australian Open ended on December 10, 2021. While attending an event in Serbia on December 16, he learned about his Covid infection. The positive test result and his participation in several events without a mask caused a stir. On January 5, 2022, he traveled to Australia, but authorities denied him entry due to a lack of documents. Despite an initial court ruling allowing him entry, Immigration Minister Alex Hawke ultimately revoked his visa on January 14 in the name of national security, according to the The press reported.
These unpredictable twists and turns cast a shadow over his sporting ambitions, which are now very much in focus. In addition to his current tournaments, Djokovic still has a few sporting milestones in sight: another major victory alone could put him at the top of the rankings, which gives him additional motivation - after all, he is also aiming for the magic number of 100 individual titles. So where he stands today is full of both challenges and opportunities that could provide unforgettable moments in the coming year, like Laola1 knows to report.