Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Defeat to Tirante in Cincinnati

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Cincinnati Masters in the second round on Saturday, falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to Argentina's Thiago Tirante.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion struggled with heat and humidity during the two-and-a-half-hour match, requiring a medical timeout before ultimately losing on a failed drop shot.

Djokovic, who won the Cincinnati title in 2023, admitted this was likely his final appearance at the tournament as he prepares for the US Open starting August 30.