Novak Djokovic to start 2026 season in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic to start 2026 season in Adelaide

Field Level Media
16 Dec 2025, 22:35 GMT+

(Photo credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

Novak Djokovic will return to action next month in the Adelaide International in Australia, organizers announced on Tuesday.

The ATP 250 tournament will take place from Jan. 12-17.

Djokovic, 38, said he fondly remembered the reception he received while winning the tournament in 2023.

'It definitely felt like playing at home, that's for sure,' the 24-time Grand Slam champion from Serbia said. 'The support that I've been getting in the last 10 days, I don't think I've experienced too many times in my life, so thank you so much for everyone for coming out every single match.'

The Adelaide International serves as a pivotal tune-up for the Australian Open, where Djokovic is a 10-time champion. The main draw for the latter tournament is Jan. 18, while the men's singles final is tabbed for Feb. 1.

--Field Level Media

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