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Novak Djokovic struggles with health issue during Cincinnati Open match

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 2:39 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Novak Djokovic struggles with health issue during Cincinnati Open match

Summary

Novak Djokovic faced Thiago Agustín Tirante at the Cincinnati Open on August 15, 2026, and revealed he has been dealing with a longstanding health issue. During the match, Djokovic showed visible signs of distress, including kneeling on the court and vomiting into a towel, ultimately losing 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. Despite initially winning the first set easily, he struggled in the subsequent sets, requiring medical attention due to the heat and humidity. After the match, Djokovic expressed uncertainty about returning to the tournament in future years but congratulated his opponent. Tirante called his victory the best of his career. The tournament is missing other top stars as well, including Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

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Status Watch

•Djokovic lost to Tirante after winning the first set 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
•He revealed he has been dealing with a health issue for years.
•Djokovic showed signs of distress during the match due to heat and humidity.
•Tirante celebrated what he called the best win of his career.
•The tournament is now without Sinner and Alcaraz due to withdrawals.

Latest Updates

2:39 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Reveals Ongoing Health Condition Following Surprise Cincinnati Open Defeat, Says ‘It Causes Me a Lot of Problems’
10:51 AMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Reveals He’s Been ‘Dealing With (A Health Issue) For Many Years Now’

What they're saying

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The 24-time major champion got down on his knees on the court and later appeared to vomit into a towel during his 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Argentina’s Thiago Agustín Tirante
— Yahoo Sports