Djokovic falls in Cincinnati Masters opener
Novak Djokovic was overcome by the heat and humidity at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters on Saturday, with the 24-time Grand Slam winner falling in his opening match to Argentine Thiago Tirante. The South American advanced to the third round with a 2-6, 6-4, and 6-4 against the 24-time Grand Slam champion, who hit the wall … The post Djokovic falls in Cincinnati Masters opener appeared first on…
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam winner, struggled through his opening match at the Cincinnati Masters on Saturday due to the sweltering heat and humidity. Argentine player Thiago Tirante defeated the Serbian champion in a grueling three-set contest. Tirante advanced to the third round after a 2-6, 6-4, and 6-4 victory. Djokovic faltered in the second set, taking a medical timeout after the brutal 18-minute third game of that set.
The physio and a doctor were present during the timeout to assist with assessments and provide ice towels. Unrecovered from the grueling match, Djokovic lost the deciding set after missing a drop shot on his opponent's match point. The veteran must now regroup before the US Open on August 30.
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