'Not quite physically ready' – Djokovic out of Adelaide

Earlier, three-time Australian Open finalist Daniil Medvedev referred to as for the event to deliver ahead its night time session matches.

Matches start at 19:00 native time, with two matches scheduled to happen on Rod Laver Enviornment and Margaret Courtroom Enviornment.

Djokovic and Andy Murray have beforehand spoken about late finishes in Melbourne, with Murray describing his 04:05am end in 2023 as a “farce”.

Medvedev, who was crushed by Learner Tien in a match that completed at 2:55am native time, stated he was “completely happy” to play within the night time periods however scheduling adjustments could be “higher for everybody”.

“I like soccer, however right here [in Australia] I do not watch the Premier League as a result of it is at two within the morning.

“It is just about the identical — individuals who actually love tennis want to see it at six as a result of then they’re virtually positive to observe each matches.

“OK, if it goes ridiculously lengthy, [instead of finishing] at three, it might end at two. It is higher for everybody.”