Novak Djokovic to start 2026 season in Adelaide

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.