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Novak Djokovic has an astonishing 19-0 record against Gael Monfils but the duo didn\u2019t play eachother in 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Gael Monfils and Novak Djokovic (via X)<\/p>\n

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Novak Djokovic\u00a0<\/strong>cruised past\u00a0Rinky Hijikata<\/strong>\u00a0in the opening round of the Brisbane International in Australia. This victory marked his first ATP win of the season. His focus now shifts to his next opponent,\u00a0Gael Monfils<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Serbian star holds a dominant 19-0 head-to-head record against\u00a0Gael Monfils, with their first match dating back to the 2005 US Open. Djokovic mentioned having a lighthearted moment in the locker room with the 2008 Roland Garros semifinalist about their one-sided record.<\/p>\n

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\"NovakDjokovic and Monfils did not face each other in 2024. The Frenchman might have had a better chance last season, given Djokovic\u2019s inconsistent form throughout the year.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n

Their most recent encounter was at the 2023 Cincinnati Open, where Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2. Their last match in Australia took place during the 2020 ATP Cup in Auckland, where the Serb secured another straightforward victory with a similar scoreline.<\/p>\n

Novak Djokovic<\/strong>\u00a0began his Brisbane International journey by sharing a heartfelt New Year\u2019s Eve message with the crowd. The Serbian star expressed his excitement to start 2025 on a positive note.<\/p>\n

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Novak Djokovic (via X)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On Tuesday evening, Djokovic played his first singles match since October. He defeated Australia\u2019s Rinky Hijikata with a dominant 6-3, 6-3 win. The match, which lasted just 75 minutes, showcased Djokovic\u2019s clean baseline play and accurate serving. This victory\u00a0followed his doubles success\u00a0with\u00a0Nick Kyrgios\u00a0<\/strong>on Monday (December 30).<\/p>\n

Djokovic has another goal in mind this week. A win in Brisbane would make him the third player to achieve 100 tour-level titles, joining Jimmy Connors (109) and\u00a0Roger Federer\u00a0<\/strong>(103) in this elite group.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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