Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, is congratulated by Germany's Alexander Zverev following their exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Novak Djokovic took on Alexander Zverev in an exhibition match as the duo prepared for the upcoming Australian Open 2025, in a packed Rod Laver Arena. Both players put on a decent show, with the Serbian coming out on top. He won 7-6 (6) to claim the honours. The Australian Open 2025 starts on Sunday, January 12. Jannik Sinner is the defending champion in the men's category.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic, right, is congratulated by Germany's Alexander Zverev following their exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic and during an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Germany's Alexander Zverev during an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic and during an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures during an exhibition match against Germany's Alexander Zverev ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Germany's Alexander Zverev plays a backhand return to Serbia's Novak Djokovic and during an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Germany's Alexander Zverev during an exhibition match ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic talks with his coach Andy Murray, left, during a practice session ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.