Novak Djokovic will begin his preparations for the Australian Open by competing at the Adelaide International, organisers confirmed on Tuesday, as the Serbian star targets an 11th title in Melbourne and a record-extending 25th Grand Slam crown.
The 38-year-old world number four is no stranger to Adelaide, having previously played the tournament twice and lifted the trophy on both occasions, in 2007 and again in 2023.
Djokovic will return for the combined ATP-WTA event from January 12 to 17, using it as his final warm-up before the Australian Open gets underway at Melbourne Park on January 18.
