Djokovic's US Open Quest: Chasing 25 Amid Withdrawals and Speculation
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Djokovic's US Open Quest: Chasing 25 Amid Withdrawals and Speculation
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Days before the 2025 US Open, Novak Djokovic is dominating tennis headlines again—this time as much for his absences as his presence. In a move sending shockwaves through the tennis world, tournament officials and his own social media confirmed Djokovic’s withdrawal from the Cincinnati Open, citing “non-medical reasons.” The Times of India, Tennis365, and the official Cincinnati Open all reported the same, pointing out that this is his second straight withdrawal after pulling out of Toronto, where he was believed to be nursing a groin injury. This means Djokovic will hit New York without having played a North American hard-court tune-up, a strategy drawing both “raised eyebrows” and open speculation about his condition, according to Daily Sabah and The Times of India. Long-term, this missing stretch could see Djokovic slip further in the ATP rankings; he sits at No. 6 after defeats in the semifinals of Roland Garros and Wimbledon, both times to Jannik Sinner. The Serbian’s only titles since his Geneva 100th in May have been at Indian Wells and, critically, Olympic gold in Paris—the latter a defining career achievement at age 38 that cements his enduring greatness.
Public appearances have been sparse since Wimbledon, but off the court Novak kept his fans engaged. In a TikTok video shot at his Belgrade tennis academy during a training break, he danced in a bright yellow suit to Bruno Mars’ Uptown Funk, enjoying over a million views in 24 hours. Times of India called it a glimpse at the more playful Djokovic, and fan reactions were overwhelmingly positive, with the yellow suit itself becoming something of a mini internet sensation. Social media also buzzed about early promo images of an all-black Lacoste kit for the US Open, as reported by Sports Illustrated. The look, complete with ASICS Court FF Novak 3 “Night Energy” shoes, pays homage to previous New York tennis fashion icons and keeps his brand profile high ahead of a major.
As the focus shifts to Flushing Meadows, the looming question—highlighted by outlets like BetUS and Tennis365—is whether this US Open could be his last, best shot at the historic 25th Grand Slam, matching Margaret Court for the record in singles. Djokovic isn’t confirming any retirement talk, but with a selective schedule and prioritizing longevity, that conversation is picking up steam. There have been no major scandals, business deals, or press conferences in recent days, but Djokovic remains a social and sporting force—his every move dissected as the tennis world waits to see if he can deliver more history in the twilight of his career.
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