Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, was defeated by Thiago Agustin Tirante in the Cincinnati Open on Saturday. The match, which lasted 2 hours and 44 minutes, was played in hot and humid conditions.
Tirante’s Victory
Tirante, a 25-year-old from Argentina, is ranked No. 50 in the world. He broke Djokovic’s serve in the ninth game of the final set and then served it out to win the match 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Djokovic, who was playing for the first time since his loss to top-ranked Jannik Sinner in the semifinals at Wimbledon, appeared to struggle physically in the heat. He saved 13 of the 15 break points he faced but was unable to overcome Tirante’s strong play.
Next, Djokovic will compete in the U.S. Open, which starts on August 30.
Original reporting: Alexandria, VA News – WTOP News — read the source article.
