Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the 2025 Cincinnati Open, affecting his ATP ranking and seed for the upcoming U.S. Open. His withdrawal means he may lose his top-six seed, complicating his quest for a 25th major title. Djokovic also faces a lack of hard-court preparation after not playing for 44 days, following a loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. He has expressed concerns about his physical condition, stating that he has struggled to play best-of-five matches this year. Djokovic's limited play in 2025, with only 35 matches, raises doubts about his competitiveness at the U.S. Open and his career outlook.
"I guess playing best-of-five, particularly this year, has been a real struggle for me physically. The longer the tournament goes, yeah, the worse the condition gets."
Djokovic has played only 35 matches in 2025, his fewest in a year (through August) since his injury-plagued 2017 season and fewest overall since 2005.
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