Novak Djokovic’s participation in the 2025 US Open has come under cloud after the Serbian tennis ace withdrew from the Cincinnati Open, which starts on Tuesday. This is the second tournament which the world no.6 has withdrawn following his decision to skip the Canadian Masters in Toronto due to a groin injury.

The news of Djokovic withdrawing from the Cincinnati Open was confirmed by the organisers. The Cincinnati Open is the final ATP 1000 event which acts as a precursor ahead of the US Open in New York City.

Although Djokovic is yet to officially update on his fitness, the 24-time Grand Slam winner’s withdrawal from back-to-back tournament do cast a doubt on the minds of his fans ahead of the US Open. In the first three Grand Slams of the year, Djokovic exited in the semifinals.

In fact, Djokovic’s last Grand Slam final appearance came at Wimbledon last year and is yet to win one since the 2023 US Open. The 38-year-old has won four titles at Flushing Meadows – in 2011, 2015, 2018, and 2023.

In 2011, Djokovic had defeated Nadal, Roger Federer in 2015, Juan Martin del Potro in 2018, and Daniil Medvedev in 2023. After his Wimbledon semifinal loss, Djokovic stated that his age is getting to him.

“I guess playing best-of-five, particularly this year, has been a real struggle for me physically. The longer the tournament goes, the worse the condition gets. I reach the final stages, I reach the semis of every Slam this year, but I have to play Sinner or (Carlos) Alcaraz. These guys are fit, young, sharp. I feel like I’m going into the match with tank half empty. It’s just not possible to win a match like that,” he had said.

Novak Djokovic’s records at ATP 1000 events

At the ATP 1000 events, Djokovic has a 45-12 record, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index. His last appearance at the event came in 2023 when Djokovic defeated Carlos Alcaraz 5-7, 7-6(7), 7-6(4) in an instant-classic final. In 2025 Djokovic has a record of 26-9, ad also won his 100th tour-level title in Geneva in May.