Djokovic says Cincinnati early exit helps him prepare for the US Open

Novak Djokovic says losing early at the Cincinnati Open has helped him prepare for the US Open. After an early departure in Cincinnati, the Serbian player frames the setback as useful practice for the next stage of the season.

Both outlets report that Djokovic’s comments focus on readiness rather than the result. The Winnipeg Free Press and Channel NewsAsia present the same basic message: that the experience in Cincinnati—despite not going deep in the tournament—provides a clearer sense of conditions and match tempo that can be carried into New York.