Djokovic Enters 2026 Adelaide International

Novak Djokovic has confirmed his participation in the 2026 Adelaide International, marking the start of his season at the ATP 250 event from January 12 to 17 in Adelaide, Australia. The 24-time Grand Slam champion's late entry into the tournament, held at the Memorial Drive Tennis Centre, adds significant star power to the field ahead of the Australian Open, which begins on January 18 in Melbourne.

Djokovic, who turns 39 later this year, surprised observers by joining the lineup after initially being absent from early-season entry lists for other warm-up events like Brisbane and the United Cup. His decision to play in Adelaide, where he previously won titles in 2007 and 2023, signals a focused preparation strategy. In 2023, he defeated Sebastian Korda in a tense final, 6-7(8), 7-6(3), 6-4, and praised the local support afterward. "It definitely felt like playing at home, that's for sure," Djokovic said at the time. "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 men's singles draw features 28 players, with the top four seeds receiving byes...