Novak Djokovic lost to Argentina's Thiago Agustín Tirante 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the second round of the Cincinnati Open, struggling with heat and humidity after taking the first set. Arthur Fery beat James Duckworth 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(4).
BBC Sport Argentinian powers to 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory Heat and humidity take toll on Djokovic Fery holds off Duckworth 6-4, 2-6 7-6(4) The scoreboard did not yet indicate that anything was awry, but even as Novak Djokovic led by a set in his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, he was already struggling badly. From the second set onwards, he spent much of his time between points squatting and bending over as he desperately t…
Argentinian powers to 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 victory Heat and humidity take toll on Djokovic Fery holds off Duckworth 6-4, 2-6 7-6(4) The scoreboard did not yet indicate that anything was awry, but even as Novak Djokovic led by a set in his opening match at the Cincinnati Open, he was already struggling badly. From the second set onwards, he spent much of his time between points squatting and bending over as he desperately t…
BBC Sport Novak Djokovic struggles with the heat and humidity as he falls to a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante in the second round of the Cincinnati Open.
