Novak Djokovic exits the Cincinnati Open after a shock defeat to Argentina’s Thiago Agustin Tirante. In the match, Djokovic also experiences serious physical distress in extreme heat and humidity, including vomiting during a stoppage for medical attention, which overshadows the result.
According to reporting, Djokovic starts strongly and takes the opening set 6-2, but his condition affects his movement as the match progresses. Accounts describe him needing treatment while showing visible signs of overheating, including collapsing to his hands and knees before requesting help. He later continues to play despite discomfort, but Tirante recovers to take the next sets 6-4, 6-4.
After the match, Djokovic says his problems relate to a health condition that has affected him for years, especially in hot and humid conditions. While the result ends his Cincinnati run, the defeat is also noted in the context of his recent return after Wimbledon and raises questions about his fitness heading toward the US Open. Both outlets frame Tirante’s win as a major career moment.
