Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Cincinnati Open, tournament organisers have confirmed.
Defending champion Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from next week's Cincinnati Open, tournament organisers have confirmed. The Serbian triumphed over Carlos Alcaraz in an epic final last year which lasted for three hours and 49 minutes, eventually winning 5-7 7-6 7-6. Djokovic completed the golden slam against the Spaniard just four days ago in Paris as he claimed his first Olympic tournament victory, and has now decided against defending the Rookwood Cup in Cincinnati.
The tournament serves up as tune-up for the last Grand Slam of the year, the US Open, which begins on August 26 and is live on Sky Sports, with the draw two days earlier. Djokovic is the defending champion there as well after claiming his fourth title at Flushing Meadows and his 24th Grand Slam success overall. The 37-year-old withdrew from the French Open this year due to a torn meniscus in his knee, but still has his sights on more major glory.
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