Thiago Agustin Tirante upsets Novak Djokovic at Cincinnati Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Thiago Agustin Tirante defeated Novak Djokovic in the Round of 64 at the Cincinnati Open on August 15. The match ended with scores of 6-2, 4-6, 6-4, marking Djokovic's earliest exit from the tournament since 2005. Djokovic, a notable three-time Cincinnati champion, had been making his return to the event after a previous win in 2023 against Carlos Alcaraz. Following this loss, Djokovic's performance during the match showcased an early lead but was thwarted by Tirante's comeback in the second set, paving the way for a decisive third set. Updates on future matches in this tournament are anticipated.
- •Thiago Agustin Tirante wins 6-2, 4-6, 6-4 against Novak Djokovic.
- •Match took place on August 15 at the Cincinnati Open.
- •Djokovic last played in Cincinnati in 2023, winning the final.
- •This is Djokovic's first exit before the Round of 32 since 2005.
- •Tirante rallied from a set down to secure the victory.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Thiago Agustin Tirante? ATP No. 50 stuns Djokovic in Cincinnati
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Thiago Agustin Tirante upsets Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Open
"Novak Djokovic, a three-time Cincinnati Open champion, was upset by Thiago Agustin Tirante in the Round of 64 on Saturday, Aug. 15.
"Thiago Agustin Tirante notched the biggest win of his career Aug. 15, beating Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:10 PMWho is Thiago Agustin Tirante? ATP No. 50 stuns Djokovic in Cincinnati
Thiago Agustin Tirante notched the biggest win of his career Aug. 15, beating Novak Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open.
- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 9:04 PMThiago Agustin Tirante upsets Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati Open
Novak Djokovic, a three-time Cincinnati Open champion, was upset by Thiago Agustin Tirante in the Round of 64 on Saturday, Aug. 15.
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