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.

24-time major winner Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open with the start of the tennis calendar's final major, the US Open, about three weeks away, a tournament official confirmed to the New York Times Monday.

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the Cincinnati Open for the second consecutive year, meaning that he will arrive at the U.S. Open in New York City having not played since Wimbledon,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