Novak Djokovic, 39, returns to the 2026 Australian Open chasing his 11th title and 25th Grand Slam to surpass Margaret Court’s record.

Novak Djokovic, 39, returns to the 2026 Australian Open aiming for his 11th title and 25th Grand Slam, seeking to surpass Margaret Court’s record. Despite reaching the semifinals in all four majors in 2025 and retiring due to injury, he remains motivated and fully committed. He faces strong competition from Jannik Sinner, who seeks a third consecutive title and has rebounded from a doping ban, and Carlos Alcaraz, both of whom have dominated recent seasons. Other contenders like Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev trail significantly, while rising players such as Hubert Hurkacz and Felix Auger-Aliassime could challenge. The tournament centers on the rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, with Djokovic needing peak health to overcome the new generation.