Djokovic Falls to Tirante in Cincinnati Heat; Fery Advances

Novak Djokovic experienced a surprising early exit from the Cincinnati Open, succumbing to the intense heat and humidity in his second-round match against Argentina's Thiago Tirante. Despite winning the first set, Djokovic struggled to cope with the conditions, leading to a 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 defeat. This marks a significant upset and raises concerns about the Serbian star's performance in challenging weather.

In contrast, Britain's Arthur Fery secured a victory in his return to the court, defeating Australia's Jack Duckworth. Fery's win came in a closely contested match, with the British player ultimately prevailing 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(4). The Cincinnati Masters continues with other notable players like Alexander Zverev also advancing, while Alex de Minaur was seen expressing frustration by destroying his racket during a tense match.