Fery wins on return as Djokovic struggles in heat
Summary
Britain's Arthur Fery won his first match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals by beating Jack Duckworth at the Cincinnati Open. Novak Djokovic, a top tennis player, lost unexpectedly to Thiago Tirante, struggling with heat and a health condition during the match.Key Facts
- Arthur Fery won his match against Jack Duckworth with scores 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (7-4) at the Cincinnati Open.
- Fery reached a career-high world ranking of 36 after Wimbledon and received a wildcard for that tournament.
- Fery will next play against Alex de Minaur, the fifth seed from Australia.
- Novak Djokovic lost to Thiago Tirante, ranked 50th in the world, with scores 2-6, 6-4, 6-4.
- Djokovic received medical help during the match and struggled with heat and humidity.
- Djokovic said he has an ongoing health condition that affects him especially in hot and humid weather.
- Thiago Tirante described his win over Djokovic as the best of his career.
- Cameron Norrie, another British player, lost to Germany’s Alexander Zverev at the same tournament.
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