Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Adelaide International tournament, citing a lack of physical readiness. His participation in the Australian Open remains confirmed, with his focus now on preparation for the major.
Djokovic, currently ranked fourth in the world, announced his withdrawal from the Adelaide event via Instagram. He stated he was not adequately prepared to compete ahead of the year's first Grand Slam. Djokovic had previously won the Adelaide International title in 2023.
The 38-year-old athlete's last official match was on November 8, where he defeated Lorenzo Musetti in the Hellenic Championship final in Athens. Following this, he withdrew from the ATP Finals for the second consecutive year, attributing his absence to a shoulder injury.
Djokovic holds a record 10 Australian Open titles as part of his 24 major singles championships. He reached the semifinals in his two most recent appearances at Melbourne Park. The main draw for the Australian Open is scheduled to commence on January 18.