Djokovic Withdraws from Cincinnati Open: Back-to-Back Years

Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year. Following recent semi-final defeats by Jannik Sinner, Djokovic decided to skip this U.S. Open warm-up event. The U.S. Open will be held from August 24 to September 7 in New York.

Novak Djokovic, the illustrious 24-time Grand Slam champion, has once again withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open, making it the second year in a row he has pulled out of the event. U.S. media confirmed the news via tournament organizers on Monday.

This decision comes after Djokovic faced consecutive semi-final defeats by world number one Jannik Sinner at both the French Open and Wimbledon. These setbacks possibly influenced his choice to skip the Cincinnati Open, a key warm-up for the upcoming U.S. Open.

The U.S. Open is scheduled to take place from August 24 to September 7 in New York City, where fans are hopeful Djokovic will make his much-anticipated appearance.