Novak Djokovic laughs off WILD fan conspiracy theory about the backpack he brought to Australia

Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic has playfully dismissed a wild conspiracy theory from a fan as he prepares to chase a record-breaking 25th career grand slam title at the Australian Open.

Djokovic, 37, was recently spotted by an eagle-eyed supporter carrying a grey Pikachu backpack as he walked into Brisbane airport.

The Pokémon named Pikachu is No.25 in the National Pokedex, which lists all the characters from the series, leaving the fan adamant that Djokovic was sending an early message to his rivals.

‘Novak Djokovic was using a Pikachu backpack when he arrived in Australia,’ the bold post on X read.

‘Pikachu is #25 in Pokémon’s index (Pokédex)…Djokovic is looking for his 25th major. Coincidence?

The Serbian found the left-field shout amusing – and then clarified the situation.

Djokovic, 37, was recently spotted by an eagle-eyed supporter carrying a grey Pikachu backpack (pictured) as he walked into Brisbane airport

Djokovic found the left-field shout on X (pictured) amusing – and then clarified the situation with reporters

While glory at Melbourne Park is Djokovic’s primary focus, the veteran is relishing having his family in Australia

‘All I can say is my kids, particularly my son, loves Pikachu. Subtle, subliminal messages,’ Djokovic told reporters after beating Frenchman Gael Monfils in the quarter-finals of the Brisbane International on Thursday.

‘It’s his bag. But I was carrying it on my bag going out from the airport. I have seen [what is being said]. It makes me laugh – I love it.’

While glory at Melbourne Park is Djokovic’s primary focus, the veteran is relishing having his family Down Under.

Wife Jelena, son Stefan and daughter Tara have joined him for the first time – and his heart is full.

‘It allows me, first of all, to not feel the guilt that I’m so far away for such a long time,’ he said.

‘I’ve been feeling that, I must admit, when I would travel to Australia in the previous years, I would be away for four or five weeks.

‘Every time you have to separate with your kids and your wife, there’s a lot of tears involved. It’s not easy. Then you start to question yourself. Why do I have to do it over and over again?

‘This makes it so much easier for me….I’m more motivated.’

The benefits are already bearing fruit on the court for a clearly relaxed Djokovic, who is in ominous touch.

‘I am also more calm, more serene,’ he said.

‘I spend great quality time with them. It allows me to also not think about tennis 24/7, to have time where I can just release the tension and be really involved in their time. It’s a great balance so far.

‘My wife, she’s here supporting me, trying to give me that love and energy, along with kids, that I need to play my best tennis.

‘So far, it’s working very well. I mean, I’m feeling great on the court. I’m playing great.’