Djokovic Withdraws from Cincinnati

Djokovic will skip the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year.

By Chris Oddo
08/04/2025

By Chris Oddo | Monday August 4, 2025

24-time major champion Novak Djokovic has pulled out of next week’s Cincinnati Open.

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The three-time champion also withdrew from the event last year, and last played the event in 2023, when he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in an epic final that was one of the best in tournament history.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open and will head to the US Open without any preparation 🚨

There is no confirmation on the reason yet, but it is believed to be non-medical. pic.twitter.com/Gf6cUvdXlu
— TNT Sports (@tntsports) August 4, 2025

No reason has been cited for his withdrawal, but it is thought not to be related to a serious injury and he is expected to take his place in the US Open men’s singles draw, which commences play on August 24.

The 38-year-old, ranked sixth, will be bidding for his record 25th major title in New York. He is 392-54 lifetime at the majors, and 26-9 for the season.

Chris Oddo. Chris Oddo is a freelance sportswriter, podcaster, blogger and social media marker who is a lead contributor to Tennisnow.com. He also writes for USOpen.org, Rolandgarros.com, BNPParibasOpen.com, TennisTV.com, WTAtennis.com and the official US Open program.

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