Novak Djokovic is joined by his brother this week, at the Monte Carlo Masters 2025.
Eyeing a 100th ATP Tour singles title, Djokovic is without his coach Andy Murray. The Serbian great says it “never part of the agreement to work with Andy this week,” with the Brit likely to return for the Madrid Open later in April.
“My brother Marko was able to join me, so that helps me on a different level emotionally,” 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic said.
“Have some time with my brother and spend some time with him on the road.”
The World No.5 lost his first final of the season at the Miami Open to Czech teenager Jakub Mensik.
Djokovic has not won a title since, ATP Tour Finals in 2023, with the Paris 2024 gold medal not counting as a title.
He had a swollen eye during the final against Jakub in Miami Open and a bit of viral infection in the lead up to the ongoing Monte Carlo-Masters.
“It started on semi-finals day in Miami and I did struggle with it in the finals but it’s calming down,” Djokovic said.
“I’m glad that I found in Miami that joy on the court and, I feel, the performance level.
“It’s more about trying to get matches and as many as possible, and obviously to try to peak towards the end of the clay season.”
The third-seed has got a first round bye. He will either face tan Wawrinka or Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo.
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