Novak Djokovic Press

World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic gave a press conference on 3d January before beginning a busy season with the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in Doha. Six weeks after completing one of the greatest seasons in tennis history, Novak Djokovic begins his 2016 campaign and warm-up for his Australian Open defence in Qatar. The Serbian heads a strong field at the Qatar Open starting in Doha on 4th January. Given his achievements last season, the 28-year-old must be looking to become the first player since Rod Laver, in 1969, to win all four Grand Slams in a single season. There is also the extra prize of a "fifth major" this season, with an Olympics gold medal up for grabs in Rio in August. Given the riches of Qatar, it is unsurprising that total prize money for the event is $1,189,605, the largest purse for an ATP World Tour 250 event.