Novak Djokovic reveals ongoing health condition after defeat in Cincinnati

The 39-year-old said the condition was exacerbated by the heat.
Novak Djokovic lost his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Novak Djokovic lost his first match since losing to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA

Novak Djokovic revealed he has been dealing with an ongoing health condition after his surprise second-round defeat at the Cincinnati Open.

The 39-year-old said the condition was exacerbated by the heat and humidity in Ohio as he visibly struggled in a 6-2 4-6 4-6 loss to Argentina’s world number 50 Thiago Agustin Tirante.

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