Djokovic is likely to start with Marian Vajda as his head coach, according to a report.
Andy Murray eclipsed Novak Djokovic as the men's singles top ranked player at the Paris Masters in November.
Kerber becomes the first German player since Steffi Graf to win the award.
Murray's achievement can be attributed to the return of his coach Ivan Lendl.
Djokovic split with Boris Becker after three-years together earlier this month.
Federer recently revealed that he was looking to return from injury in early 2017.
Federer has confirmed his entry for the 2017 Australian Open.
Murray is also among the favourites to win BBC's Sports Personality of the Year.
Top players of the ATP and WTA circuit confirm participation in the 2017 Australian Open.
Djokovic ended his 3-year partnership with Becker which yielded 6 Grand Slam titles.
Federer is expected to return ahead of the Australian Open in January 2017.
Henri Leconte says Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal transformed modern tennis.
World number two confirms decision to separate from Becker was mutual.
Nadal talks about transition in tennis.
Murray overtook Djokovic as the world number one after the Paris Masters in November.
Thomas Muster won 40 of his 44 titles on clay including the French Open in 1995.
Becker says Djokovic will look to get back his number one ranking next year.
Murray and Nadal will face each other at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship in December.
Federer is expected to return from injury at the ITPL tournament that begins on 2 December.
A new study took a look at the fastest players in the world of tennis.
Murray needs to win the Australian and French Open to complete a career Grand Slam.
Fellow Team GB athletes Mo Farah, Max Whitlock and Nicola Adams among 16 contenders.