Djokovic, ranked No. 6 in the world, is bidding to win a record 25th major at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 24. He lost to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Cincinnati Open is still headlined by Sinner and Alcaraz, with many other top stars playing.

Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for non-medical reasons, marking his second consecutive absence from ATP Masters 1000 events. He aims to secure his 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open,

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, meaning that he will arrive at the U.S. Open in New York City having not played since Wimbledon, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.