Tennis365 Predicts Djokovic's 2026 Season Schedule

Although Djokovic had limited appearances in the 2025 season, he still finished ranked world No. 4. This tennis legend competed in only 13 tournaments this year, achieving an impressive 39 wins and 11 losses (a 78% win rate), winning titles at the Geneva Open and Athens Greek Championship, reaching the semifinals in all four Grand Slams, finishing runner-up at the Miami Open, and making the semifinals at the Shanghai Masters.

Below is Tennis365’s forecast for Djokovic’s 2026 season schedule.

Adelaide International (January 12 - 17)

This event is confirmed. Djokovic will start his 2026 season at the Adelaide International.

Djokovic only played this ATP 250 event once before, in the special 2023 season, and won the title. In 2025, he opted for the Brisbane International. The Adelaide tournament takes place the week before the Australian Open, directly leading into it. It’s unclear why Djokovic arranged his schedule this way.

Australian Open (January 18 - February 1)

After the Adelaide International, Djokovic will aim for his 11th Australian Open title. Whether he can claim his 25th Grand Slam to set a new record remains to be seen.

Qatar Open (February 16 - 22)

Since November 2024, Djokovic has served asQatar Airways Global Ambassador, so it’s highly likely he will participate in the Qatar Open.

He competed in this ATP 500 event in 2025. This was the first time the Qatar Open was upgraded to ATP 500 status. When it was ATP 250 in 2024, Djokovic won the title twice.

Indian Wells Open (March 4 - 15)

Djokovic missed this tournament for three consecutive years but returned in 2024 and 2025.

He has won here six times, with his most recent title in 2016.

Miami Open (March 18 - 29)

Djokovic might return to the Miami Masters, where he was runner-up in 2025.

However, I think Djokovic won’t play both of these tournaments. They are scheduled back-to-back, which is physically demanding. Plus, the timing is close to the clay season, which could complicate his schedule.

Monte Carlo Masters (April 5 - 12)

Since his debut at this historic clay event in 2006, Djokovic has only missed one edition of the Monte Carlo Masters. He usually starts his clay season here and is a two-time champion.

Madrid Open (April 22 - May 3) or Italian Open (May 6 - 17)

Since 2022, Djokovic has not played both Madrid and Rome in the same season; based on recent scheduling strategies, this trend is likely to continue in 2026.

In 2025, he chose the Madrid Open, while in 2023 and 2024, he played the Italian Open.

Geneva Open (May 17 - 23)

In the past two seasons, Djokovic received a late wildcard to compete at the Geneva Open. He is likely to return to Switzerland in 2026, especially if he skips the Italian Open again.

He won this ATP 250 event in 2025, marking his 100th career title, a milestone of great significance.

French Open (May 24 - June 7)

Djokovic will aim for his fourth French Open title, having previously won Roland Garros in 2015, 2021, and 2023.

Wimbledon Championships (June 29 - July 12)

Djokovic has even higher expectations at Wimbledon, where he will once again challenge Roger Federer’s record of eight men’s singles titles.

US Open (August 31 - September 13)

In September, Djokovic hopes to win his fifth US Open title, tying the men’s record for most US Open singles championships. His last Grand Slam victory was the 2023 US Open. That year was a significant chapter in Djokovic’s career. Next year could be his last chance to shine brightly again.

Shanghai Masters (October 7 - 18)

Djokovic played in the last two Shanghai Masters, reaching the final in 2024 and the semifinals in 2025.

He has repeatedly expressed gratitude to Chinese fans and holds the record with four titles at this ATP 1000 event. He is very likely to compete again in 2026. Despite an unexpected heatwave in Shanghai in October 2025, the 2026 schedule has been pushed back by a week.

Greek Championship (Date TBA)

Djokovic ended the 2025 season by winning the Athens Greek Championship, but it is still uncertain whether this ATP 250 event will be held in 2026.

If the tournament returns, he is likely to defend his title—he has relocated to Athens and the event is hosted by his family.

Other Potential Tournaments

Between Wimbledon and the US Open in 2025, Djokovic did not compete, but in 2026 he might return to the Cincinnati Masters before the US Open.

The 38-year-old may also play the Paris Masters and the ATP Finals (if he qualifies), although he withdrew from both events in 2024 and 2025.

I believe Djokovic will have to choose between the Shanghai Masters and the Paris Masters. Last year, he chose Shanghai at the last minute, which seemed to pleasantly surprise the organizers.

Additionally, he may represent Serbia in the Davis Cup, especially if the team advances to the knockout stages.

After losing to Carlos Alcaraz at this year’s US Open, Djokovic said: “I still hope to compete in all four Grand Slams next year. Whether that happens, we’ll have to wait and see.”

Seeing Djokovic remain solidly in the Top 10, we might forget his age. Other ATP veterans born in the 1980s still active include Wawrinka, Monfils, Mannarino, Cilic, and Carreno Busta. Wawrinka and Monfils have announced 2026 will be their final season. So after next year, Djokovic will be the oldest singles player on tour.

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