Novak Djokovic reveals unspecified health issue following ouster at the Cincinnati Open

Tennis star Novak Djokovic alluded to a health condition after an early exit from the Cincinnati Open, in which he lost to 25-year-old Thiago Agustín Tirante in the second round.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic alluded to a health condition after an early exit from the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, in which he lost to 25-year-old Thiago Agustín Tirante in the second round.

Djokovic, 39, was visibly struggling throughout the match and appeared to vomit at one point, requiring a medical timeout. The match lasted nearly three hours before Tirante ultimately took down the 24-time Grand Slam champion.

It was “not an enjoyable” match, Djokovic told reporters after the loss.

“It’s just a condition that I have, healthwise, that has been bothering me for the past couple of years,” Djokovic said. “A lot of issues, especially when it is humid and it is hot.”

The Serbian star did not name or elaborate on the health issue. He had anticipated the humidity heading into the match but noted that other factors, including nerves, “make it worse.”