Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Adelaide International, conceding he is not physically ready to compete as he fine-tunes his build-up to the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam of the season.

The 38-year-old Serbian announced his decision Monday, ending plans to use the Jan. 12 tournament as his lone tuneup ahead of Melbourne Park, where main-draw play begins Jan. 18 and Djokovic will chase a record-extending 11th Australian Open title and an elusive 25th Grand Slam crown.

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