Novak Djokovic’s ranking at the start of the 2025 season has been revealed…

As the 2025 tennis season approaches, Novak Djokovic is set to begin the year ranked ninth in the ATP rankings. This marks a significant drop for the Serbian legend, who has spent much of his career dominating the top positions. The decline follows a challenging 2024 season where he missed key tournaments and failed to secure a Grand Slam title for the first time in several years, despite winning an Olympic gold medal in Paris.

Djokovic’s ranking could influence his seeding at the 2025 Australian Open, potentially setting up earlier-than-usual clashes with top players like Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz. Both players have proven to be formidable opponents for the 37-year-old, with Sinner eliminating him in last year’s Australian Open semi-finals.

Despite the rankings setback, Djokovic remains determined to add to his record of 24 Grand Slam titles. He has spent the off-season preparing rigorously and is expected to compete at the Australian Open, aiming for an unprecedented 11th title in Melbourne. Experts like Patrick Mouratoglou have emphasized Djokovic’s ability to overcome such challenges, noting that his main hurdle may now be sustaining motivation at this stage of his career.

Fans and analysts alike will closely watch how Djokovic navigates the early part of the season and whether his experience and resilience can offset the increased competition from the new generation of stars.