Will Novak Djokovic reach the quarterfinals at the Cincinnati Open?

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the Cincinnati Open in the second round, well short of the quarterfinals. He lost to unseeded Argentine qualifier Thiago Agustín Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 on August 16, 2026, in a match lasting two hours and 44 minutes. Djokovic struggled with Cincinnati's heat and humidity and cited physical issues afterward, calling the match "not an enjoyable" one. The defeat ended his run at a tournament he has won three times, in 2018, 2020 and 2023, and was considered a significant ATP Tour upset given his ranking and history at the event.

All five community votes on this question predicted Djokovic would reach the quarterfinals. He instead lost his opening match of the tournament, meaning the community's unanimous prediction was wrong. The result added to a broader narrative about Djokovic's physical struggles and inconsistent form on hard courts later in his career, following similarly early exits at other 2026 events.