Novak Djokovic returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs this week at the Australian Open, adamant he is ready and able to see off the challenge from Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam crown.

Nick Kyrgios withdraws from an exhibition event with Novak Djokovic due to an abdominal strain, casting more doubt on the former Wimbledon finalist's chances of making his Australian Open comeback this month.

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios was supposed to play an exhibition singles match against Novak Djokovic at the Rod Laver Arena on Thursday night to begin 'A Night with Novak', but he has withdrawn from that due to an abdominal injury.

Nick Kyrgios sparked a major concern on Thursday ahead of the start of the 2025 edition of the Australian Open as the Aussie withdrew from an exhibition match, where he was due to play Novak Djokovic,