CINCINNATI — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what formally was listed as a “non-medical” cause, which means he’ll head to the U.S. Open with out having performed a match in about 1 1/2 months.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since dropping within the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Jannik Sinner on July 11.
That straight-set defeat in opposition to Sinner on the All England Membership got here two days after the 38-year-old Djokovic took what he described as a “nasty” and “awkward” fall in the final recreation of his quarterfinal victory. Djokovic clearly was compromised in opposition to Sinner and unable to maneuver at his finest; he obtained remedy on his higher left leg from a coach.
Djokovic’s withdrawal from Cincinnati follows his determination to take a seat out the Toronto Masters that concludes this week. He cited a groin damage for that absence.
His earlier occasion earlier than Wimbledon was the French Open, the place he additionally misplaced to Sinner within the semifinals.
Djokovic may have no hard-court event preparation earlier than the U.S. Open singles competitors begins on Aug. 24.
He has received 4 championships at Flushing Meadows, most just lately in 2023. That was additionally his most up-to-date Grand Slam trophy.
