Novak Djoković defeated Rinky Hijikata 6–3, 6–3 at the ATP 250 Brisbane tournament on hard court in the first round on 31 December 2024. As the overwhelming pre-match favourite at odds of 1.05, Djoković delivered an expected victory, with Hijikata unable to mount a serious challenge despite entering at 13.89. The Serbian top seed controlled the match with clinical efficiency across both sets, maintaining his dominance in the early stages of the tournament. The straightforward nature of the win suggests Djoković remains in sharp form heading into the Australian summer season.