"In agreement with our tennis players, we are registering the strongest team, which will be led by Novak Djokovic ," said Troicki. "The first Grand Slam of the season in Australia is also ahead for everyone and we are waiting to see the results they will achieve in that tournament.

Djokovic is in search of his 25th Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, but fell short of the semifinals at his warm-up event.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray have started their on-court preparations at the Australian Open ahead of the Serbian’s bid for a 25th grand slam title this month. Djokovic has said former rival Murray will bring a “fresh look” and “unique perspective” as his coach as he seeks to win a record-exending 11th Australian Open.

The World No.2 Novak Djokovic began preparation for his quest to win a record-extending 11th Australian Open triumph at Melbourne Park on Monday, January 7. The 37-year-old was training under the watchful eye of his former rival-turned-coach Andy Murray at Rod Laver Arena.

The Big Three of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal have 19 Grand Slam finals defeats between them.