Novak Djokovic has officially announced his participation in the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, Ohio, scheduled for August 13-23, 2026. The Serbian champion has not played the tournament since his 2023 final victory against Carlos Alcaraz, widely regarded as one of the best best-of-three-set matches of his career.
Djokovic will return to Ohio to prepare for the US Open, the season's final Grand Slam. With Djokovic in the draw, alongside Jannik Sinner and the likely return of Alcaraz after his wrist injury, Cincinnati will boast an absolutely world-class field.
The Ohio tournament traditionally serves as the last major preparation stop before the US Open, and Djokovic's presence further enhances its prestige. The Serbian, a former Cincinnati champion, will look to arrive in peak form at Flushing Meadows.