Novak Djokovic has revealed he will be playing in the Brisbane International, beginning Dec. 29 ... though newly-appointed coach and recently retired tennis star Andy Murray will not be in attendance.

Djokovic's new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him for the Australian Open warm-up, Murray's team said.

In Brisbane, the former world No. 1 will be joined by returning Nick Kyrgios, Grigor Dimitrov, Holger Rune and Frances Tiafoe. When it comes to the Brisbane women's edition, there will be world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka along with four other top-10 players - Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro and Daria Kasatkina.

On a trip to Argentina to play in a farewell match for Juan Martín del Potro, Novak Djokovic explained why he hired former rival Andy Murray after being without a coach for six months.

Novak Djokovic will begin his 2025 season at the Brisbane International – but new coach Andy Murray is not planning to join him. The link-up of the long-time rivals is one of the biggest stories of the tennis year,

Novak and Andy fought for the year-end no. 1 honor in 2016 until the final match. Murray defeated Djokovic in the ATP Finals title clash, securing his only year-end no. 1 season. Both players entered the ATP 250 event in Doha at the beginning of 2017 and reached the final.

Djokovic announced this past week that Murray would join his team as a coach at least through the 2025 Australian Open.

"It’s time for one of my toughest opponents to step into my corner. Welcome on board, Coach — Andy Murray,” Djokovic said

Recently retired Andy Murray is going to team up with Novak Djokovic, working with him as a coach through the Australian Open in January.