Novak Djokovic was ousted from the Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon, falling to Thiago Agustín Tirante in a grueling contest affected by extreme heat.
The 39-year-old tennis star admitted to struggling with his physical condition during the match, raising further questions about his future participation in the remainder of the 2026 season.
This defeat marks a significant upset in the tournament, as Tirante capitalized on Djokovic's visible discomfort to secure one of the biggest wins of his professional career.