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Novak Djokovic prepares for US Open after Cincinnati exit

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:15 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Novak Djokovic prepares for US Open after Cincinnati exit

Summary

Novak Djokovic is set to begin his U.S. Open campaign against Mariano Navone on Sunday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The fourth-seeded player enters the tournament after an early exit in Cincinnati, losing his first match. Djokovic expressed a silver lining in the setback, stating it allowed him additional time to prepare both physically and mentally. This U.S. Open will mark his 20th appearance, where he aims for his 25th overall Grand Slam title. He previously won the event in 2011, 2015, 2018, and recently in 2023.

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•Djokovic received a first-round matchup against 48th-ranked Mariano Navone.
•He reflects on the benefits of his early loss in Cincinnati.
•This is Djokovic's 20th U.S. Open appearance.
•He aims for his 25th Grand Slam title, following a recent win in 2023.
•Djokovic has played only 16 events this year, the fewest among top-ranked players.

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9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic hopes losing early at Cincinnati has him more prepared for the US Open

What they're saying

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Novak Djokovic never likes to get eliminated early in a tournament. In this case, he is looking on the bright side. The 39-year-old who holds the record with 24 Grand Slam titles goes into the U.S. Open fresh off losing his first match at the Cincinnati Open earlier this month.
— Yahoo Sports

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