Djokovic Falls, Aussies Rise in Cincinnati | Sydney News

Alex de Minaur and Rinky Hijikata are through to the round of 32 at the Cincinnati Open after thrilling wins — de Minaur battled back from a set down against Halys, while Hijikata cruised in straight sets. Meanwhile, a seismic shockwaves hit tennis as Novak Djokovic suffered his first loss since Wimbledon, falling to Argentine teen Thiago Agustin Tirante in three sets — Djokovic blamed the heat, but Tirante called it the biggest win of his career. With the US Open looming, both Aussies face tough next-round tests: de Minaur vs Arthur Fery, Hijikata vs Jakub Menšík — setting the stage for a dramatic run toward Flushing Meadows. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/975f3fd2ad009a08