Novak Djokovic Withdraws From the Cincinnati Open and Will Head to the US Open Without Preparation

Serbia's Novak Djokovic gets treatment during a medical timeout break against Italy's Jannik Sinner in a men's singles semifinal at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, on July 11, 2025. Kin Cheung/AP Photo

CINCINNATI—Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what officially was listed as a “non-medical” reason, meaning he will head to the U.S. Open without having played a match in about 1 1/2 months.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion hasn’t competed since losing in the Wimbledon semifinals to eventual champion Jannik Sinner on July 11.