🔥 HOT NEWS: Novak Djokovic Powers Through Dubai Training, Sending a Clear Message That He’s Chasing an 11th Australian Open Crown ⚡IH

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Novak Djokovic has officially entered the second phase of his off-season build-up for 2026, trading Athens for Dubai.

Dubai is Novak’s familiar December base, and the Serb wasted no time stepping onto the court in the city he once ruled.

Djokovic took his time off the court following his 101st ATP title in Athens in November. He returned to action a couple of days ago in the Greek capital before shifting to Dubai for more serious training drills.

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The video offers fans a glimpse of his meticulous preparation through a sunset practice session at Atlantis The Royal Resort. The 38-year-old is working hard ahead of another season on the Tour, kicking it off from January 12 in Adelaide.

The footage shows Novak hitting forehands and backhand on a blue hard court framed by palm trees and fading light. The veteran will use the upcoming weeks to sharpen up his timing and controlled intensity.

Djokovic’s team will also monitor his troubled shoulder, making sure to leave the physical setbacks behind after many issues in 2025. Like in Athens, Novak is blending comfort with elite conditions in Dubai, where he lifted five ATP trophies between 2009 and 2020.

Stefanos Tsitsipas & Novak Djokovic, Dubai 2025

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The climate, facilities and privacy in the desert jewel allow the legend to fine-tune his game while gradually increasing workload. The ultimate goal is to arrive in Melbourne at 100% and chase the 11th Australian Open crown.

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At 38 and a half, Djokovic continues to treat preparation as an evolving science rather than a routine. Dubai marks the moment when touch, balance and shot tolerance begin to take center stage.

The Serb will compete in Adelaide in the week prior to Melbourne entering the ATP 250 draw as the top seed and hoping to lift his third trophy at this event. After that, he will focus on the first Major of the season, feeling eager to challenge Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.