{
  "id": 1168115,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T01:22:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News AU",
    "slug": "abc-news-au",
    "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": "Australian tennis players Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata have continued their strong form at the Cincinnati Open. De Minaur defeated Quentin Halys, 1-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), while Hijikata beat Luciano Darderi, 6-4, 6-2. Djokovic suffered an early exit, losing to Thiago Agustin Tirante in three sets. De Minaur will next face British player Arthur Frey, and Hijikata will meet Czech player Jakub Menšík. Djokovic, a three-time Cincinnati Open champion and number five in the rankings, will aim to recover before competing at the US Open in New York.",
  "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": "ABC News",
        "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",
        "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."
}