Thu Jan 02 10:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Djokovic to Face Monfils in Brisbane International Round of 16
**Brisbane, Australia** – Top seed Novak Djokovic will face Gael Monfils in the Round of 16 of the Brisbane International 2025 on Thursday, January 2nd, at Pat Rafter Arena. The match is expected to begin at 2:00 PM IST (estimated time).
Djokovic, fresh off a successful 2024 season that included Olympic gold and finals appearances at Wimbledon and the Shanghai Masters, easily dispatched Rinky Hijikata in the first round. Monfils, who reached semifinals in Doha and Mallorca last year, overcame a tough challenge from Nishesh Basavareddy to advance.
The matchup pits Djokovic, boasting a dominant 19-0 head-to-head record against Monfils, against the Frenchman. While broadcast details for the Brisbane International are currently unavailable, the match will be streamed live in the Asian region on beIN Sports and Tennis TV.
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