Novak Djokovic returns to the Cincinnati Masters for the first time since his Wimbledon semi-final against Jannik Sinner, taking the tournament as his only official preparation for the US Open, which starts August 30. The 38-year-old Serbian, who has won the event three times previously, is set to play his first match at Cincinnati since Wimbledon.
Both outlets highlight that Djokovic’s Cincinnati return is framed by past success and personal milestones. One report notes he is surprised that his first Masters 1000 main-draw appearance at Cincinnati came as early as 2005, when he was a teenager. Another points to the current player field, saying resting Jannik Sinner and a wrist injury to Carlos Alcaraz leave key absences at the event, which may improve Djokovic’s prospects of winning a fourth Cincinnati title.
