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Fery defeats Duckworth; Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati

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Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Fery defeats Duckworth; Djokovic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati

Summary

Arthur Fery secured a victory over James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open, winning 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4) in a match lasting just over two and a half hours. This marks Fery's return to competition following his semifinal run at Wimbledon. In a separate match, Novak Djokovic lost to Thiago Agustin Tirante, despite taking the first set, ultimately falling 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic's defeat comes as he prepares for the upcoming US Open. Fery will next face fifth seed Alex De Minaur.

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Status Watch

•Fery wins after breaks in the first and third sets.
•Djokovic wins first set but struggles in humid conditions.
•Fery's victory marks his second Masters 1000 event appearance.
•Tirante expresses pride in defeating a 24-time grand slam champion.
•Boulter loses to Noskova in the WTA draw.

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1:03 AMYahoo Sports — Fery beats Duckworth as Djokovoic falls to Tirante in Cincinnati

What they're saying

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Arthur Fery beat James Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open in his first match since his memorable run to the Wimbledon semi-finals. The 24-year-old won 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4) in two hours and 34 minutes.
— Yahoo Sports