Djokovic Withdraws from Cincinnati Open

Star Player Heads to US Open Without Warm-up

Tennis titan **Novak Djokovic** has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, citing a “non-medical” reason. This decision means the 24-time Grand Slam champion will enter the US Open having not played a competitive match in approximately six weeks.

Pre-US Open Concerns Emerge

**Djokovic** last competed on July 11, when he was defeated in the Wimbledon semifinals by eventual champion **Jannik Sinner**. The Serbian star appeared hampered during that match, receiving treatment on his upper left leg following a difficult fall in his quarterfinal win.

This withdrawal from the Cincinnati Masters follows his earlier decision to skip the Toronto Masters, where he cited a groin injury for his absence. His last hard-court tournament was the French Open, where he also lost to **Sinner** in the semifinals.

Djokovic’s US Open Record

The upcoming US Open marks **Djokovic**’s return to Grand Slam play without any prior hard-court tune-up events. He boasts a strong record at Flushing Meadows, having won the championship four times, most recently in 2023. That victory represented his latest major title.

In recent years, **Djokovic** has emphasized his strategic approach to scheduling, often prioritizing rest and recovery. His presence at the US Open remains highly anticipated, despite the unusual lack of recent match play. For instance, **Djokovic** has won 20 of his last 22 Grand Slam events entering this year’s US Open, a testament to his consistent performance at majors (source: ESPN).

**Djokovic**’s absence in Cincinnati leaves the tournament field open for other top contenders aiming to gain momentum ahead of the final Grand Slam of the year, which begins on August 24.