CINCINNATI — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what formally was listed as a “non-medical” purpose, that means he’ll head to the US Open with out having performed a match in about 1½ months.
The 24-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since dropping within the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Jannik Sinner on July 11.
That straight units defeat in opposition to Sinner on the All England Membership got here two days after the 38-year-old Djokovic took what he described as a “nasty” and “awkward” fall within the final recreation of his quarterfinal victory. Djokovic clearly was compromised in opposition to Sinner and unable to maneuver at his greatest; he obtained remedy on his higher left leg from a coach.
Djokovic’s withdrawal from Cincinnati follows his resolution to take a seat out the Toronto Masters that concludes this week. He cited a groin harm for that absence.
His earlier occasion earlier than Wimbledon was the French Open, the place he additionally misplaced to Sinner within the semifinals.
Djokovic may have no hard-court match preparation earlier than the US Open singles competitors begins on Aug. 24.
He has gained 4 championships at Flushing Meadows, most not too long ago in 2023. That was additionally his most up-to-date Grand Slam trophy.