Novak Djokovic
Djokovic withdraws from Adelaide
The Serbian starts his season at the Australian Open
January 5, 2026
Novak Djokovic is a two-time Adelaide champion (2007, ’23).
By ATP staff
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Adelaide International. The Serbian announced the news on social media on Monday.
The Serbian wrote on Instagram: “To all my fans in Adelaide: unfortunately I am not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week. It is very disappointing for me personally because I have such fond memories of winning the title there two years ago. I was very excited about the return because it really feels like playing at home.”
“My focus now is on my preparation for the Australian Open and I look forward to arriving in Melbourne soon and seeing all the tennis fans in Australia.”
Djokovic has fond memories of Adelaide, where he lifted the trophy at the ATP 250 event in 2007 and 2023. The No. 4 player in the PIF ATP Rankings now starts his season at the Australian Open, where he lifted the trophy ten times. The 38-year-old reached the semi-finals in Melbourne the past two years, falling to two-time defending champion Jannik Sinner in 2024 and Alexander Zverev in 2025.
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