Archive · 11 Dec 2025
Djokovic May Skip Warm-Up Before 2026 Australian Open
Novak Djokovic, a famous tennis player, might not play in any warm-up tournaments before the Australian Open in 2026.
He has not signed up for the Brisbane International, which he has played in the last three years.
Instead, he might choose to rest more, just like he did in 2025 when he played only 13 tournaments.
Djokovic is 38 years old and wants to win more Grand Slam titles, aiming for a record 25.
His fans hope he stays healthy and plays as many matches as possible.
Novak Djokovic may skip warm-up tournaments before the 2026 Australian Open.
He has not entered the Brisbane International 2026, which he played in the last three years.
Djokovic might consider playing in Adelaide or Auckland, but no official entry yet.
In 2025, he played only 13 tournaments, including four Grand Slams, to protect his body.
He won two titles in 2025: Geneva Open and Hellenic Championship.
- Who
- Novak Djokovic
- What
- Potential decision to skip warm-up tournaments before the 2026 Australian Open
- When
- 2026 season, Australian Open starts 18 January 2026
- Where
- Australia (Brisbane, Adelaide, Auckland, Melbourne)
- Why
- To protect his injury-prone body and focus on Grand Slam titles
- Player
- Novak Djokovic
- Tournament
- Brisbane International 2026
- Australian Open
- 18 January 2026
- Age
- 38 years
- Grand Slam Titles
- 25 (target)
- Tournaments in 2025
- 13
- Titles in 2025
- 2 (Geneva Open, Hellenic Championship)