Djokovic Sets Adelaide Tune-Up as Pundits Doubt Bid for 25th Major

Analysts question his chances given the best-of-five grind at 38.

Overview

Novak Djokovic is scheduled to open 2026 at the Adelaide ATP 250 to build match rhythm before the Australian Open.
Paul Annacone said his heart says Djokovic can still win a Slam but his head says no, noting seven best-of-five wins may now be a bridge too far.
Additional Tennis Channel voices, including Coco Vandeweghe and Brett Haber, cited the recent dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in doubting a 25th major.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion reached all four major semifinals in 2025, becoming the oldest to do so, but he lost three of those to Alcaraz or Sinner.
Reports indicate Djokovic is considering extending his career toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for Serbia, a plan that remains developing.