Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Djokovic Withdraws from Adelaide International
Novak Djokovic, a famous tennis player, has decided not to play in the Adelaide International tournament.
He said he isn't physically ready for it.
Djokovic was looking forward to playing there because he has good memories from winning the title two years ago.
Instead, he will focus on preparing for the Australian Open, which is the first Grand Slam of the year.
He also recently left a tennis players' association because he had concerns about how it was run.
Djokovic is 38 years old and has won many Grand Slam titles, but his last one was at the US Open in 2023.
He hasn't played a match since early November.
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Adelaide International due to not being physically ready.
He plans to focus on preparing for the Australian Open, aiming for his 11th title there.
Djokovic expressed disappointment, as he has fond memories of winning the Adelaide title two years ago.
He recently left the Professional Tennis Players Association citing concerns over transparency and governance.
Djokovic's last Grand Slam title was at the US Open in 2023, and he hasn't played a match since early November.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic
- What
- Withdrew from the Adelaide International
- When
- January 2026
- Where
- Adelaide, Australia
- Why
- Not physically ready for the competition
- Player
- Novak Djokovic
- Event Withdrawn From
- Adelaide International
- Reason for Withdrawal
- Not physically ready
- Next Event
- Australian Open
- Last Grand Slam Title
- US Open 2023
- Age
- 38
- World Ranking
- 4
- Last Match Played
- Athens final in early November
