Djokovic Falls to Tirante in Cincinnati

Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati (News Central TV) Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati (News Central TV)
Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati. Credit: Reuters

Argentine tennis player Thiago Tirante upset 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in a gruelling second-round match at the Cincinnati Masters.

Struggling under intense heat and humidity in his first tournament since Wimbledon, Djokovic required a medical evaluation during the second set before ultimately succumbing to the Argentine in two and a half hours.

Tirante converted a critical late break point in the final set to secure the biggest victory of his career, while Djokovic hinted that the defeat might mark his final career appearance at the tournament.

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Top seed Alexander Zverev overcame a slow start to defeat Cameron Norrie 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 in a late-night battle that concluded after 2:00 a.m.

Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati (News Central TV)
Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati. Credit: Reuters

Zverev extended his undefeated head-to-head record against Norrie to 8-0, fighting back after dropping the opening set to regain his match rhythm following an early departure in Canada last week.

In the WTA draw, Alexandra Eala advanced to the third round after Elena-Gabriela Ruse retired due to an ankle injury, with Eala leading 6-1, 3-0.

Other women’s action saw Maja Chwalinska, Linda Noskova, and Clara Tauson secure victories to progress in the tournament.

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