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Novak Djokovic's campaign at the Cincinnati Open concluded abruptly with a surprising loss to Argentina's Thiago Agustin Tirante. The 24-time Grand Slam champion fell 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in a match lasting nearly three hours, played under hot and humid conditions. Tirante, ranked 50th in the world, secured the biggest win of his career against the world No. 5.

Djokovic, a three-time Cincinnati champion, was competing for the first time since his Wimbledon semifinal exit. He appeared to struggle physically throughout the match, and the defeat ended his 10-match winning streak at the tournament. The Serbian star revealed that a persistent health condition, which has bothered him for the past couple of years, makes playing in hot and humid weather particularly difficult.

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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.

"It's just a condition that I have, health-wise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years," Djokovic told reporters. "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 with titles in 2018, 2020, and 2023, expressed doubt about his return to the event. "I certainly hope so, but it looks more likely not, unfortunately," he said. "But let's see what the future brings." The 39-year-old saved 13 of 15 break points but was ultimately broken in the final set. His next focus is the US Open, which begins August 30th in New York.

In other matches, top-seeded Alexander Zverev rallied to defeat Cameron Norrie 3-6, 6-3, 6-3 after a rain delay. On the women's side, Alexandra Eala of the Philippines continued her strong form with a victory over Elena-Gabriela Ruse due to an ankle injury. Jessica Pegula also advanced, beating Simona Waltert 6-3, 6-2.

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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.