Jannik Sinner

Djokovic falls in Cincinnati heat in first match since Wimbledon

Aug 15, 2026; Mason, OH, USA; Novak Djokovic (SRB) wipes his head after a point against Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG) during the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Sporting Life

Bodies break when pushed too hard. Tennis needs to remember this

Alexander Zverev sustaining an injury during his match against Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon finals on July 12. In tennis, a pounding, punishing sport, injury is always lurking.

‘Not ready to compete’: Sinner withdraws from Cincinnati Open with knee injury ahead of US Open

Jannik Sinner says he’s been working hard with his medical team, and is now focussing on getting ready for the US Open.

Zverev, Auger-Aliassime exit star-short Montreal Masters

Alexander Zverev (left) was beaten by Tallon Griekspoor in Montreal.

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Cincinnati event as doubts grow over US Open defence

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz is recovering from a wrist injury he suffered in Barcelona in April.

Alexander Zverev says sanctions won’t solve problem of bloated Masters events

Novak Djokovic returns to Cincinnati seeking edge in pursuit of record 25th Grand Slam

Novak Djokovic tosses the ball to serve during his Wimbledon semi-final match against Jannik Sinner.

Novak Djokovic to make return at Cincinnati Masters

Novak Djokovic’s return to tennis will come almost a month after he crashed out of the Wimbledon semi-finals at the hands of Jannik Sinner.

Organisers raise concerns over late pullouts after Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic skip Montreal event

FILE PHOTO: Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 12, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Marko Djurica/File Photo

Sinner, Djokovic withdraw from Montreal Masters

Jannik Sinner (left) and Novak Djokovic both had deep runs at Wimbledon earlier this month.

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