Novak Djokovic loses Cincinnati Open match to Thiago Agustin Tirante
Most outlets led with Djokovic’s defeat in his first match since Wimbledon, noting the challenging weather conditions and the duration of the match. One outlet highlighted the heat and Djokovic’s medical timeout, while another briefly mentioned the match’s length and the scoreline. Both excerpts framed the loss as a setback ahead of the U.S. Open.
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Djokovic falls in Cincinnati heat in first match since Wimbledon
Thiago Agustin Tirante rallied past Novak Djokovic 2-6 6-4 6-4 at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, as the Serbian struggled in the heat and required a medical timeout in a disappointing U.S. Open tune-up. Playing his first match since his Wimbledon semi-final defeat by Jannik Sinner, Djokovic swept through the opening set of the second-round match before the stifling humidity began to affec...
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Novak Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon
MASON, Ohio: Novak Djokovic’s stay at the Cincinnati Open was a short one. The 24-time major champion fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in a match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in hot and humid conditions. A 25-year-old from Argentina, Tirante is ranked No. 50 in the world. The 39-year-old Djokovic — a three-time Cincinnati Open champion and No. 5 in the rankings — was pl...
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