Novak Djokovic Shocked by Thiago Tirante at Cincinnati Open

Novak Djokovic experienced a surprising defeat to Argentina's Thiago Tirante in the second round of the Cincinnati Open, struggling with the heat and humidity during the match.

The 24-time Grand Slam champion, who is ranked fifth in the world, dropped to his knees and required a medical timeout in the second set, ultimately losing with scores of 2-6, 6-4, 6-4. This match marked Djokovic's first appearance since his semi-final loss at Wimbledon in July.

Despite winning the first set, Djokovic faced difficulties after a lengthy third game in the second set, during which he appeared to vomit twice. Both players received medical assistance, but upon resuming play, Djokovic lost his serve in the third set's ninth game, allowing Tirante to secure the victory. Tirante expressed that this win was the highlight of his career, noting the pressure of competing against a tennis legend.