SA: Djokovic to headline Adelaide International
Adelaide International 2026 will host a stack of world class tennis players this summer after the entry lists were revealed – with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headlining, in his third visit to South Australia.
The world No.4 holds the record for most Grand Slam men’s singles titles in history, including 10 Australian Open titles, and owns the record for most weeks at world No.1 (428) than any player in history.
World No.10 Jack Draper, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Tommy Paul, Jiri Lehecka, Greek superstar Stefanos Tsitsipas, Francisco Cerundolo, Brazilian teen sensation Joao Fonseca and home favourite Alexei Popyrin will also feature in the men’s competition.
Four of the of the world’s top 10 women will star in the women’s competition. Madison Keys, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Belinda Bencic, Clara Tauson, Emma Navarro and Paula Badosa will be making their way to Adelaide in January.
For the first time, the Adelaide International will introduce an ITF 500 Australian Wheelchair International – Adelaide (Quad) tournament with eight singles players and four doubles players from January 15-17. Four-time Australian Open quad doubles champion and two-time Paralympic medallist Heath Davidson will feature.
More than 20,000 tennis fans have already secured their tickets for the international tournament at The Drive from January 12-17.
Adelaide International 2026 is supported by the South Australian Government through the South Australian Tourism Commission.
The impacts of major events were demonstrated in November, with latest data showing it was the strongest month of all-time for both hotel room nights occupied and revenue for accommodation across metropolitan Adelaide. In November 2025, an all-time high of on average 9,682 rooms were occupied each night – driven by major events, such as the bp Adelaide Grand Final and Metallica, as well as 11 conferences across the month.
The strong results are expected to continue, with the Christmas Test driving accommodation forward bookings in metropolitan Adelaide to almost double compared to the same dates in 2024. Latest forward booking data for December 16-21 shows an average hotel occupancy of 83 per cent per night – up from 44 per cent at the same time in 2024 – with 9577 rooms occupied on average per night.
SA Minister for Tourism, Zoe Bettison said: “Spectators will be treated to world-class tennis in Adelaide this January with more than 20,000 fans having already secured their tickets to date.
“Welcoming Novak Djokovic and other world-class tennis stars to Adelaide reinforces our reputation as a premier destination for major international sporting events.
“We look forward to once again welcoming thousands of fans to The Drive this summer and reaching even more with a global television broadcast that shines a spotlight on our vibrant city.
“As we continue to see the Adelaide International grow, it delivers an experience that serves players, fans, and the broader tennis community while demonstrating why South Australia is officially the nation’s Best Event State,”: Ms Bettison said.