Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, meaning that he will arrive at the U.S. Open in New York City having not played since Wimbledon,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

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.

Overview Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open 2025, where he has won three titles, including the most recent one in 2023 The Serbian cited a non-medical reason for his decision and is unlikely to play any major tournament till the US Open 2025 Following his exit from Wimbledon 2025,