The last stop on the road towards the Australian Open, the Adelaide International takes centre stage over the next week between January 12-17, 2026.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina is top seed. it was Novak Djokovic but he has since withdrawn from proceedings. Jiri Lehecka, Tommy Paul and Francisco Cerundolo as well as Tallon Griekspoor are the top five seeds.
Joao Fonseca, Shanghai Master Valentin Vacherot and Stefanos Tsitsipas are among the other top names. Felix Auger-Aliassime is the defending champion but after a week at United Cup, he will not defend his title and has instead elected for a week off so we will get a new winner. Who will go into Melbourne with the impetus?
Results Adelaide International
Final
| Date/time | Result | |||
| 17-1 5:30 | Ugo Humbert | v | Tomas Machac | 4-6, 7-6, 2-6 |
Semi-Finals
| Date/time | Result | |||
| 16-1 9:00 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | v | Ugo Humbert | 3-6, 7-5, 6-7 |
| 16-1 3:30 | Tomas Machac | v | Tommy Paul | 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 |
Quarter-Finals
| Date/time | Result | |||
| 15-1 10:30 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | v | Valentin Vacherot | 7-6, 6-2 |
| 15-1 7:30 | Ugo Humbert | v | Alexander Shevchenko | 6-0, 6-3 |
| 15-1 3:00 | Tomas Machac | v | Jaume Munar | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 15-1 5:30 | Aleksandar Vukic | v | Tommy Paul | 3-6, 2-6 |
Last 16
| Date/time | Result | |||
| 14-1 9:00 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (1) | v | Rinky Hijikata | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 14-1 9:00 | Thanasi Kokkinakis | v | Valentin Vacherot | Walkover |
| 14-1 2:00 | Tallon Griekspoor | v | Ugo Humbert | 4-6, 1-6 |
| 14-1 5:30 | Marton Fucsovics | v | Alexander Shevchenko | 3-6, 6-7 |
| 14-1 2:00 | Tomas Machac | v | Quentin Halys | 6-4, 6-2 |
| 14-1 0:30 | Jaume Munar | v | Francisco Cerundolo | 3-6, 7-5, 6-4 |
| 14-1 5:30 | Aleksandar Vukic | v | Andrea Vavassori | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 14-1 2:00 | Reilly Opelka | v | Tommy Paul | 4-6, 4-6 |
First Round
| Date/time | Result | |||
| Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (1 Bye) | ||||
| 13-1 3:10 | Tristan Schoolkate | v | Rinky Hijikata | 4-6, 4-6 |
| 12-1 11:00 | Thanasi Kokkinakis | v | Sebastian Korda | 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 |
| 12-1 9:00 | Miomir Kecmanovic | v | Valentin Vacherot | 6-7, 4-6 |
| Tallon Griekspoor Bye | ||||
| 12-1 11:00 | Ugo Humbert | v | Terence Atmane | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 13-1 7:00 | Ethan Quinn | v | Marton Fucsovics | 4-6, 4-6 |
| 13-1 5:20 | Damir Dzumhur | v | Alexander Shevchenko | 6-4, 4-6, 5-7 |
| 13-1 1:35 | Tomas Machac | v | James Duckworth | 6-3, 6-3 |
| 13-1 3:40 | Jacob Fearnley | v | Quentin Halys | 3-6, 4-6 |
| 12-1 6:15 | Daniel Altmaier | v | Jaume Munar | 3-6, 0-6 |
| Francisco Cerundolo Bye | ||||
| 13-1 9:00 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | v | Alexander Vukic | 6-7, 6-7 |
| 13-1 6:20 | Andrea Vavassori | v | Gabriel Diallo | 6-3, 7-6 |
| 12-1 5:15 | Reilly Opelka | v | Alexei Popyrin | 6-3, 7-6 |
| Tommy Paul Bye |
Entry List Adelaide International
| Entry No. | Player |
| 1 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina |
| 2 | Jiri Lehečka |
| 3 | Tommy Paul |
| 4 | Francisco Cerúndolo |
| 5 | Tallon Griekspoor |
| 6 | Arthur Rinderknech |
| 7 | João Fonseca |
| 8 | Valentin Vacherot |
| 9 | Brandon Nakashima |
| 10 | Stefanos Tsitsipas |
| 11 | Tomáš Macháč |
| 12 | Ugo Humbert |
| 13 | Jaume Munar |
| 14 | Gabriel Diallo |
| 15 | Zizou Bergs |
| 16 | Daniel Altmaier |
| 17 | Sebastian Korda |
| 18 | Alexei Popyrin |
| 19 | Reilly Opelka |
| WC | Thanasi Kokkinakis |
Draw Adelaide International
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina [1] v Bye
Tristan Schoolkate [WC] v Rinky Hijikata [WC]
Thanasi Kokkinakis v Sebastian Korda
Miomir Kecmanovic v Valentin Vacherot [5]
Tallon Griekspoor [4] v Bye
Ugo Humbert v Terence Atmane
Ethan Quinn v Marton Fucsovics
Damir Dzumhur v Brandon Nakashima [6]
Tomas Machac [8] v James Duckworth [WC]
Qualifier v Qualifier
Daniel Altmaier v Jaume Munar
Bye v Francisco Cerundolo [3]
Stefanos Tsitsipas [7] v Qualifier
Qualifier v Gabriel Diallo
Reilly Opelka v Alexei Popyrin
Bye v Tommy Paul [2]
Predictions
Samuel Gill, Head Editor for TennisUpToDate.com sees Joao Fonseca as the champion.
With Novak Djokovic not involved, it has been blown wide open from here with Joao Fonseca for me being the one to take advantage.
Been playing superbly and will have a big fan base so for me is well prepared. If not him then I see Alejandro Davidovich Fokina for instance also roaring to the task.
Favourites
*** Joao Fonseca
** Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Valentin Vacherot
Cristhian Avila, Editor for TennisUpToDate.com sees Jiri Lehecka if he plays being up to the task.
Jiri Lehecka is a player who has shown a high level on the Australian swing, with conditions that seem to suit him and give him a boost in confidence. It will also be an opportunity for Joao Fonseca to show if he can maintain his level and find the consistency needed to take the next step in his career.
Another who can take advantage is the Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, although his inconsistency in finals may weigh against him. There is also the chance for lower-ranked players to create surprises, such as Zizou Bergs or Gabriel Diallo.
***Jiri Lehecka
**Joao Fonseca, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
*Zizou Bergs, Gabriel Diallo
Lucas Michael, Editor for TennisUpToDate.com also sees Fonseca leading the way.
With Novak Djokovic’s absence from the Adelaide International, this competition has been thrown wide open. There are many names who will fancy themselves for the title, so it is a tough pick to choose just one.
The highest-ranking player is now Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, who has had rotten luck with prior final appearances. One of them was to Joao Fonseca in the Swiss Indoors, the fifth ATP Final he has failed to win. On the other hand, that is two from two for the young Brazilian, who I think could feature deep in the tournament.
Despite a lacklustre end to the season, the 2024 champion Jiri Lehecka will be a force to be reckoned with Down Under while the likes of Tommy Paul and Stefanos Tsitsipas look to get their careers back on track. Both players have had a tendency to start the season on the front foot, specifically looking at Paul last season with that Australian Open quarter-final.
It could go to anyone, but I will lean towards the talented Fonseca to get his season off with a statement of intent.
*** Joao Fonseca
** Jiri Lehecka, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
* Tommy Paul, Valentin Vacherot, Stefanos Tsitsipas
Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.
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