Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for non-medical reasons, marking his second consecutive absence from ATP Masters 1000 events. He aims to secure his 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open,

Novak Djokovic will not play in the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Cincinnati, which begins on Thursday, the organizers said. The Cincinnati Open, the final warm-up tournament before the US Open, said Monday that the three-time champion has withdrawn from this year’s event,

Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Cincinnati Open for what officially was listed as a “non-medical” reason. Monday's withdrawal means he will head to the U.S.