Novak Djokovic attends church after Cincinnati Open upset
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Novak Djokovic visited St. George Serbian Orthodox Church in Cincinnati on August 16, following his first-round defeat to Thiago Tirante at the Cincinnati Open. Parishioners were surprised by his presence during Divine Liturgy, not wanting to interrupt his prayers. Djokovic's early exit from the tournament follows a recent semifinal loss at Wimbledon and marks a possible end to his appearances at the event, as he expressed uncertainty about returning in the future.
- •Djokovic lost to Thiago Tirante in the Cincinnati Open on August 15.
- •He surprised churchgoers with a visit on August 16.
- •Djokovic's appearance at this year's event may be his last.
- •He previously won the Cincinnati Open three times.
- •He expressed uncertainty about returning to the tournament in the future.
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic surprised parishioners at church after Cincy Open defeat
"The 24-time Grand Slam champion drove himself to the church, just a day after he'd fallen to Argentina's Thiago Tirante in a shocking upset.
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