ATP star believes it’s hard “not seeing” Novak Djokovic as the favorite to win the 2025 Australian Open
ATP star says that Novak Djokovic will be the favorite to win his 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open if he's sharp and in good shape.
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Novak Djokovic is seeking to become the first player since the Open Era to win 25 Grand Slams. The Serbian is eyeing the 2025 Australian Open as the event in which he can achieve the historical feat. His fellow ATP star Adrian Mannarino recently discussed the possibility of him winning the Melbourne Grand Slam.
Djokovic ended the 2024 season without winning a tour-level title and finished outside the Top 5. The 37-year-old’s only success last season was at the Paris Olympics, where he claimed his elusive gold medal. However, ahead of next season, Djokovic has made Andy Murray his new coach as he hopes to revive his game.
The former World No.1 is also the top seed at the Brisbane International. He made a winning start at the tournament, defeating Australia’s Rinky Hijikata in straight sets. It was Djokovic’s first singles match since his defeat to World No.1 Jannik Sinner at the Rolex Shanghai Masters in October.
Djokovic eventually withdrew from the Paris Masters and ATP Finals. During a recent interview, Adrian Mannarino discussed the possibility of Djokovic winning his 25th Grand Slam at the Australian Open which starts on January 12.
Yes, I think it’s possible. I don’t think I see him more marked than that. When he’s sharp and in shape, I have a hard time not seeing him as the favorite when he steps on a court. I don’t know how he’s going to feel, if he feels the long time with the years that accumulate. But there are only two or three players maximum who can beat him on the circuit when he wants to.
Adrian Mannarino said via Eurosport
At the Brisbane International, Novak Djokovic will face Gael Monfils in the second round of the tournament. The Serbian has a commanding 19-0 head-to-head record over the Frenchman, and he’s seeking his 100th career title.
Adrian Mannarino reveals two players who are the future of French men’s tennis
The future of French men’s tennis has become a debate in recent weeks. With the retirement of Richard Gasquet drawing closer, the young generation of players are looking to take up the challenge. In the aforementioned interview, Adrian Mannarino pointed out that Ugo Humbert and Arthur Fils are the two players he believes will take France to the epicenter of the sport.
Both stars grew in confidence in the 2024 season. Fils won the ATP 500 clay-court Hamburg Open before winning the Japan Open. Humbert won the Open 13 Provence and the Dubai Tennis Championship.
I think we will have one of our two best French players at the Masters at the end of the year. Maybe it will be as an alternate. Ugo or Arthur, I think one of them will finish in tenth place. They are playing very well and are in their place in the rankings right now. It’s not really a surprise to me. They are where they are supposed to be, they are very strong tennis-wise and physically.
Adrian Mannarino said
Humbert, 26, and Fils, 20, faced each other at the Japan Open in October. The latter defeated the former in three sets, ending his four-match losing streak against Humbert.
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