Novak Djokovic's decision not to play the ATP Finals was not so surprising. It's no secret that the former world No. 1 has other goals at this stage of his career and has never hidden it. The Serbian champion is focused on Grand Slam tournaments and the Davis Cup, in which he has the opportunity to play for his country.

Djokovic decided to skip the United Cup. Thus, if he wants to compete in the opening week of 2025, he can choose between Hong Kong and Brisbane, with the latter option sounding like a better option ahead of the first week of the season.

Novak Djokovic will make his return to competitive tennis early in the 2025 season with the tennis great confirming he “will play” a warm-up tournament before next year’s Australian Open. The 24-time Grand Slam winner has not featured on the ATP Tour since finishing runner-up to Jannik Sinner at the Shanghai Masters in October as he opted to skip last week’s Paris Masters as well as the season-ending AT Finals,