Cincinnati chaos continues as Djokovic exits, calendar concerns mount
Djokovic's Cincinnati struggles continue
Novak Djokovic's troubled campaign at the Cincinnati Open came to an abrupt end in the second round, with the Serbian star succumbing to Thiago Agustín Tirante in a result that exposed the physical toll of summer heat on the ageing competitor. The loss prompted Djokovic to reveal he is dealing with a health condition, raising fresh questions about his ability to maintain his elite status as he approaches the twilight of his career.
Swiatek advances amid mixed doubles draw
Poland's Iga Swiatek began her Cincinnati campaign in commanding fashion with a straight-sets victory, continuing her momentum in North America. Meanwhile, organisers announced that 11 of the 16 mixed doubles teams have secured their places for the upcoming US Open, with final spots still up for grabs as the lead-up to the year's final Grand Slam intensifies.
Calendar concerns raised as GB moves on
The tennis calendar came under renewed scrutiny when Elena Rybakina called for substantive changes to the 2028 schedule following ongoing logistical chaos. In squad news, Arthur Fery earned selection for Great Britain's Davis Cup team to face Ecuador, capping his Cincinnati showing that included a tough loss to Alex de Minaur.
Today's tennis headlines
- Arthur Fery gives Alex de Minaur stern test before bowing out in Cincinnati — theguardian.com
- Fery named in GB Davis Cup team to face Ecuador — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- 11 of 16 mixed doubles teams set for US Open — espn.com
- Swiatek starts Cincy Open with straight-sets win — espn.com
- Elena Rybakina leads call for changes to 2028 calendar after schedule chaos — theguardian.com
- Djokovic’s medical malaise in Cincinnati exposes fraying edges of ageing great’s game — theguardian.com
- Fery wins on return as Djokovic reveals health condition after loss — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Djokovic ousted from Cincinnati Open in Round 2 — espn.com
- Novak Djokovic suffers in Cincinnati heat as Thiago Agustín Tirante inflicts shock defeat — theguardian.com
- Eala cruises past Ruse into Cincinnati 3rd round — espn.com
- Ex-tennis player Bautista Agut scores on football debut — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Venus falls at Cincy Open as singles skid hits 13 — espn.com