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The ATP player who Novak Djokovic has been training with before the Australian Open

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Novak Djokovic may be in the twilight of his career, but he remains one of the very best players in the world.

The Serb recorded an impressive campaign in 2025, reaching the semifinals of all four Grand Slams while clinching two ATP titles, bringing his overall tally up to 101.

Djokovic is now preparing for the 2026 season, during which he will continue his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th major.

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He has confirmed he will feature at the Adelaide International ahead of his run at the Australian Open, the Grand Slam where he has found the most success over the years.

During the off-season, aside from working on his own game, Djokovic has been training a young ATP star.

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Novak Djokovic has been training Arthur Cazaux in the off-season

In a post on Instagram featuring him and Djokovic on the court together, 23-year-old Arthur Cazaux said: “Great 3 days of training, learning and sharing with @djokernole in the @atlantistheroyal. Very grateful.”

Cazaux enjoyed his best year on the ATP Tour so far in 2025, having secured a career-high ranking of world number 58.

The Frenchman reached his first final earlier this season when he advanced to the championship match in Kitzbuhel.

He beat the likes of Jan-Lennard Struff and Shanghai Masters finalist Arthur Rinderknech en route to the final, where he ultimately lost to an in-form Alexander Bublik.

At Grand Slams, Cazaux picked up two victories, beating Sebastian Baez at the Australian Open and Adam Walton at Wimbledon.

Arthur Cazaux celebrates at the Paris Masters.
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Arthur Cazaux’s career-best Grand Slam result

Cazaux enjoyed the best campaign of his career so far at the 2024 Australian Open, which marked his greatest finish at a major.

There, he came through a brutal five-setter in the first round against Laslo Djere before earning a shocking upset in round two.

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At Margaret Court Arena, Cazaux knocked out eighth seed Holger Rune, triumphing over the Dane in four sets.

He then picked up a comfortable straight-set win against Tallon Griekspoor in the third round to set up a clash with Hubert Hurkacz.

Cazaux had no answer for the Pole, however, and lost 7-6, 7-6, 6-4, bowing out of the tournament.