Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Cincinnati Open citing a "non-medical" reason, heading into the US Open without competitive play for about 1.5 months. His last match was a loss in the Wimbledon semifinals to Jannik Sinner, where he was hindered by a fall. Djokovic also skipped the Toronto Masters due to a groin injury. With no hard-court preparations before the US Open singles starting on August 24, Djokovic seeks to defend his championship at Flushing Meadows, having won there four times, most recently in 2023.
Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open, officially for a "non-medical" reason, leaving him without matches for over a month before the US Open.
Djokovic hasn't competed since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to Jannik Sinner, struggling after a fall in the quarterfinals against Sinner.
His absence from Cincinnati follows skipping the Toronto Masters, citing a groin injury, and he will lack hard-court preparation before the US Open.
Djokovic's last competitive match was on July 11 against Sinner; he has won four championships at the US Open, his last being in 2023.
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