The record Grand Slam champion starts in the second week of the tournament in 2026 Novak Djokovic in Adelaide into the new season. Also from January 12th to 17th in the state of South Australia Jack Draper, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Jiri Lehecka and Tommy Paulas well as newcomers Joao Fonseca and Stefanos Tsitsipas am Start.
by Dietmar Kaspar
last edited: December 16, 2025, 4:32 p.m
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The report could almost come as a bit of a surprise Novak Djokovic at a tournament in the run-up to a major, after all, the Serb forewent any official preparatory tournaments at the last two Grand Slam events in Wimbledon and New York.
However, the 38-year-old should return to the tournament in Adelaide with fond memories, after all, the current No. 4 in the world rankings triumphed in his two participations in 2007 and 2023 and remains unbeaten in the capital of South Australia.
Behind Djokovic is Jack Draper listed in the registration list, who had to end this year’s season due to injury after the US Open and also had to cancel the planned start at the UTS Grand Final in London. In contrast to the Serb, the Brit will start at the United Cup the week before alongside Emma Raducanu.
The Spaniards follow behind Alejandro Davidovich Fokinawho continues to strive for his first title win on the ATP Tour, and Jiri Lehecka from the Czech Republic, who achieved this feat in Adelaide in 2024. The American is also in the top 20 Tommy Paul at the start. Deliver South American flair Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina and the Brazilian youngster Joao Fonseca.
The two cousins can certainly do without a direct duel this time Arthur Rinderknech from France and the Monegasque Valentin Vacherot. The Greek will also be followed with excitement Stefanos Tsitsipas After his mixed season with the tournaments at the United Cup and in Adelaide, he is starting the new season.
