Novak Djokovic reveals special plans with his kids on New Year’s Eve in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic knows all about spending the New Year's Eve in Australia, been coming to the country for the past 20 years.

Novak Djokovic reveals special plans with his kids on New Year’s Eve in Brisbane

L-R: Stefan, Jelena, Novak and Tara Djokovic (via Open Source/X)

New Year’s Eve is celebrated by nearly everyone around the world. For even the greatest athletes, it is no different. In the case of Novak Djokovic, the Serb has special plans to welcome 2025.

After his opening-round win in Brisbane, Djokovic revealed that he planned to celebrate New Year’s Eve with his kids. The fireworks will be the highlight of the evening for the Djokovic family.

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We’re definitely going to celebrate New Year’s Eve, we have plans. My family is here. My kids are excited to be up past bedtime. We’re going to see one of the many fireworks tonight in Brisbane.

Novak Djokovic said on the ATP Tour

Regardless of how he rings in 2025, Djokovic will hope for a better season than in 2024. Despite winning the Olympic Singles Gold Medal, the Serbian legend went without a Grand Slam title for the first time since 2017.

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Djokovic lost all three of his Grand Slams, which he held in 2023, to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in 2024. Additionally, he lost consecutive Wimbledon finals for the first time in his career, both to the Spaniard.

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Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios experience different fates in Brisbane

Novak Djokovic defeated Rinky Hijikata, an Australian wild-card player, at the Brisbane International on Tuesday. Djokovic won the match easily, with a score of 6-3, 6-3, and advanced to the next round without any trouble.

Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios (via ABC News)
Novak Djokovic and Nick Kyrgios (via ABC News)

If Djokovic wins the final on Sunday in Brisbane, it will mark his 100th ATP tournament victory. The Serbian star is also preparing for the Australian Open, where he aims to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.

Nick Kyrgios returned to the court after 18 months away due to wrist and knee injuries. Despite losing to French player Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, he showed determination in his performance. The match lasted 2 hours and 27 minutes, with Mpetshi Perricard winning three tight tiebreak sets—7-6 (2), 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3).

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The 21-year-old Frenchman, who climbed to No. 31 in the rankings this year, served 36 aces compared to Kyrgios’s 15. His powerful serves regularly exceeded 220 kph (135 mph). On Monday, Djokovic and Kyrgios teamed up for a doubles match and secured a first-round victory, showcasing their friendship and skill.