{"id":15631,"date":"2024-12-29T09:18:40","date_gmt":"2024-12-29T09:18:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=15631"},"modified":"2024-12-29T09:18:40","modified_gmt":"2024-12-29T09:18:40","slug":"why-novak-djokovics-pikachu-backpack-has-got-fans-talking-about-australian-open-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=15631","title":{"rendered":"Why Novak Djokovic’s pikachu backpack has got fans talking about Australian Open 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Novak Djokovic has touched down in Australia ahead of his 2025 campaign. The Serb\u2019s arrival in Brisbane with a peculiar accessory by his side hasn\u2019t gone unnoticed among tennis fans.<\/p>\n

Djokovic, who represented Serbia at the United Cup in 2024, kicks off his journey at the Brisbane International (December 29-January 5) this time. Ranked World No. 7, he is seeded first at the tournament. Here, he is also expected to compete in men\u2019s doubles with Nick Kyrgios, who is looking to stage a comeback after a prolonged hiatus.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, December 28, Novak Djokovic was all smiles as he arrived in Brisbane. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was\u00a0captured at the airport, where he also spoke to the media. What stood out was his quirky choice of a Pokemon-inspired Pikachu backpack, which he carried with his regular luggage.<\/p>\n

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