Djokovic pulls out of Australian Open lead-up in AdelaideListen to this articleNovak Djokovic has pulled out of the Adelaide International ahead of the Australian Open. (Photo: AFP)SYDNEY - Serbian great Novak Djokovic on Tuesday pulled out of the Adelaide International, saying he was "not quite physically ready" as prepares for the Australian Open. "To all my fans in Adelaide, unfortunately I'm not quite physically ready to compete in the Adelaide International next week," Djokovic said on Instagram. "My focus is now on my preparation for the Australian Open and I look forward to arriving in Melbourne soon and seeing all the tennis fans in Australia." He made the semis at all four majors in 2025 but failed to go further, with his last Grand Slam title coming at the US Open in 2023.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2026 14:33 UTC