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Djokovic suffers surprising first-round loss in Cincinnati

Novak Djokovic unexpectedly lost in the first round of the ATP tournament in Cincinnati, just ahead of the US Open.

15 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Novak Djokovic suffered an unexpected defeat in his first match at the ATP tournament in Cincinnati. According to several sources, the Grand Slam record champion lost his opening match, exiting the tournament early.

This loss marks Djokovic's first since his appearance at Wimbledon and could pose problems for the player as the US Open begins in just two weeks. The exact circumstances and reasons for the defeat remain unclear.

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