Djokovic, ranked No. 6 in the world, is bidding to win a record 25th major at the U.S. Open, which begins Aug. 24. He lost to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the semifinals at both Roland Garros and Wimbledon. The Cincinnati Open is still headlined by Sinner and Alcaraz, with many other top stars playing.

The last time Novak Djokovic went two full years without a Grand Slam title was back in 2009 and 2010, when the tennis ace was at the beginning of his illustrious career. Djokovic had just one Slam title to his name then, but the Serb now boasts a record 24, with No.25 still in his sights.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, meaning that he will arrive at the U.S. Open in New York City having not played since Wimbledon, where he lost to Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.