{
  "id": 1164335,
  "title": "Aussies continue winning form, Djokovic suffers early exit in Cincinnati",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/aussies-continue-winning-form-djokovic-suffers-early-exit-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T01:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News",
    "slug": "abc-news",
    "url": "https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-16/alex-de-minaur-and-rinky-hijikata-move-on-at-cincinnati-open/107043416"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Australians Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata have continued their winning form at the Cincinnati Open, advancing from the round of 64. De Minaur defeated Quentin Halys 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4) and will face British player Arthur Frey next. Hijikata, who knocked out 19th seed Luciano Darderi, 6-4, 6-2, will meet Czech player Jakub Menšík in the next round. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic suffered an early exit, losing to Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante in three sets. Djokovic, a three-time Cincinnati Open champion, struggled in the heat and required a medical timeout during the match. Djokovic expressed disappointment in the match, while Tirante praised his performance.",
  "summary": "The Australian men's assault at the Cincinnati Open continues with gusto thanks to Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Djokovic feels the heat in Cincinnati opening defeat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/15/djokovic-feels-the-heat-in-cincinnati-opening-defeat-1149198",
        "published": "2026-08-15T23:47:23.000Z"
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        "outlet": "ABC News AU",
        "title": "Aussies continue winning form, Djokovic suffers early exit in Cincinnati",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/aussies-continue-winning-form-djokovic-suffers-early-exit-in-1168115",
        "published": "2026-08-16T01:22:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}