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Novak Djokovic's participation in the Cincinnati Open concluded prematurely with a surprising 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante. The match, lasting nearly three hours in sweltering conditions, saw the 24-time major champion fall to the world No. 50.

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It’s just a condition that I have, health-wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years. A lot of issues, especially when it is humid and it is hot. I did anticipate it (would be humid), but there are all these things, like nerves and everything involved that make it worse, and that’s what happened.

Djokovic, a three-time Cincinnati champion, appeared to struggle physically throughout the match, particularly in the heat and humidity. This defeat snapped his 10-match winning streak at the tournament. He revealed to reporters that a persistent health condition, which has bothered him for the past couple of years, is particularly challenging in hot and humid weather.

"It’s just a condition that I have, health-wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years," Djokovic explained. "A lot of issues, especially when it is humid and it is hot. I did anticipate it (would be humid), but there are all these things, like nerves and everything involved that make it worse, and that’s what happened."

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I certainly hope so, but it looks more likely not, unfortunately. But let’s see what the future brings.

Djokovic, who holds a 45-13 record in Cincinnati, expressed doubt about his future participation in the event. "I certainly hope so, but it looks more likely not, unfortunately," he said. "But let’s see what the future brings." Tirante, meanwhile, celebrated the victory as the best of his career, managing his nerves against the tennis legend.

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I think this is the best win of my career. I think I really did a good job inside the court. I managed very well the nerves of playing against a legend like Novak.