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Novak Djokovic to return at Cincinnati Masters next month

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Jul 30, 2026

Novak Djokovic to return at Cincinnati Masters next month

Summary

Novak Djokovic announced he will compete in the Cincinnati Masters from August 13-23, marking his first appearance since winning the tournament in 2023. This comes after his semi-final loss to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. Djokovic, currently ranked fifth in the world, will join top players including Sinner, Alexander Zverev, and Carlos Alcaraz as he prepares for the upcoming US Open. Djokovic expressed excitement about returning to play in front of fans.

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•Djokovic will compete in the Cincinnati Masters from August 13-23
•He previously won the tournament in 2023
•Ranked fifth, he will face top players like Sinner and Zverev
•Djokovic expressed eagerness to return and see fans
•He is preparing for the US Open starting August 30

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3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters

What they're saying

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Former world number one Novak Djokovic said Thursday he would make his return to competition at the Cincinnati Masters next month, almost a month after he crashed out of the Wimbledon semi-finals at the hands of Jannik Sinner.The Serb, currently ranked fifth in the world, joins a dream line-up ahead of the US Open including Wimbledon winner Sinner, world number two Alexander Zverev and no.3 Carlos Alcaraz, who has been nursing a wrist injury since April.
— Yahoo Sports

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