Djokovic Vs Zverev: Stars Take The Court In An Exhibition Match

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.

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Updated on: 9 January 2025 5:21 pm

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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic, right, is congratulated by Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

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.

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Australian Open 2025: Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return to Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

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.

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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic plays a forehand return to Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

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.

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Australian Open 2025: Alexander Zverev plays a forehand return to Novak Djokovic | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

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.

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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic gestures during an exhibition match against Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gestures during an exhibition match against Germany's Alexander Zverev ahead of the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia.

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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.

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Australian Open 2025: Novak Djokovic plays a backhand return to Alexander Zverev | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian

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.

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Australian Open 2025: Serbia's Novak Djokovic talks with his coach Andy Murray | Photo: AP/Mark Baker

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.