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Thiago Agustin Tirante upsets Novak Djokovic at Cincinnati Open

5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:24 AM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Thiago Agustin Tirante upsets Novak Djokovic at Cincinnati Open

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

6:24 AMAssociated Press — Novak Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in his first match since Wimbledon - AP News
12:24 AMESPN Tennis — Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in Round 2
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

What they're saying

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Novak Djokovic’s stay at the Cincinnati Open was a short one. The 24-time major champion fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on Saturday in a match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in hot and humid conditions. A 25-year-old from Argentina, Tirante is ra…
— Associated Press

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Novak Djokovic, a 24-time major champion, met an early exit at the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, losing to Thiago Agustin Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a second-round match that took 2 hours, 44 minutes in humid conditions at the Lindner Family Tennis Center.
— ESPN Tennis