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Djokovic Withdraws from Adelaide, Eyes Australian Open Title

1/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old Serbian tennis player, has withdrawn from Adelaide International, citing he is not physically ready to compete.
Djokovic has fond memories of his 2023 Adelaide victory.
He will focus on the Australian Open, starting January 18, and aims for an 11th title and a 25th Grand Slam.
Djokovic also announced he is stepping away from the Professional Tennis Players Association due to misalignment with its current direction.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2020, the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), with Novak Djokovic as a founding member, aimed to advocate for player rights and address revenue distribution issues affecting over 300 players. Djokovic's withdrawal from the Adelaide International and the PTPA underscores ongoing tensions in professional tennis regarding player representation, potentially reshaping future negotiations and governance structures within the sport.

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Story summary

Novak Djokovic, the 38-year-old Serbian tennis player, has withdrawn from Adelaide International, citing he is not physically ready to compete.
Djokovic has fond memories of his 2023 Adelaide victory.
He will focus on the Australian Open, starting January 18, and aims for an 11th title and a 25th Grand Slam.
Djokovic also announced he is stepping away from the Professional Tennis Players Association due to misalignment with its current direction.

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