Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open this year, boosting Carlos Alcaraz's chances after the veteran reduced him to tears following the 2023 final

Djokovic, ranked No. 6 in the world, is bidding to win a record 25th major at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 24. He lost to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Cincinnati Open is still headlined by Sinner and Alcaraz, with many other top stars playing.

Novak Djokovic hasn’t competed since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Jannik Sinner on July 11.

Novak Djokovic is set to wear an all-black outfit at the US Open later this month, with fans claiming the Serb has gone 'full villain mode' as a result

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the 2025 Cincinnati Open, and the tennis great’s absence could have an impact on his ranking ahead of the US Open. It was revealed on Monday that Djokovic had withdrawn from the Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati,

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming ATP Masters 1000 event in Cincinnati, sparking fears that the 24-time Grand Slam champion may not be fit in time for the US Open

Novak Djokovic's participation in the 2025 US Open has come under cloud after the Serbian tennis ace withdrew from the Cincinnati Open, which starts on Tuesday. This is the second tournament which the world no.