Tennis: Fery Wins on Return as Djokovic Reveals Health Condition After Loss

## Fery's Strong Comeback Britain's Arthur Fery has made a successful return to the tennis court, beating Australia's James Duckworth 6-4 2-6 7-6 (7-4) in his first match since reaching the Wimbledon semi-finals last month. The 24-year-old Fery, who jumped to a career-high world ranking of 36 following his Wimbledon success, won the match in two hours and 34 minutes. This victory marks a strong comeback for Fery, who was given a wildcard into the US Open later this month. Fery's impressive performance at Wimbledon saw him defy all expectations, reaching the semi-finals where he lost to Alexander Zverev. Following his success, he took some time off and then went into a training block at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton. Seeded 32nd in Cincinnati, Fery will play Australian fifth seed Alex de Minaur in the next round. This is just his second Masters 1,000 event, and he will be looking to build on his momentum. ## Djokovic's Struggle with Heat Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic struggled with the hot and humid conditions during a shock defeat by Argentina's Thiago Tirante. Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion and world number five, dropped to his hands and knees and took a medical timeout during the second set. He eventually lost 2-6 6-4 6-4 to Tirante, who is ranked 50th in the world. Djokovic revealed that he is dealing with an underlying health condition that has been bothering him for the past couple of years. He stated that the condition causes a lot of issues, especially when it is humid and hot. This condition appears to have affected his performance in the match, as he toiled badly after winning an 18-minute third game in the second set. Djokovic's health condition has been a concern for him, and he will be looking to manage it better in the future. Tirante's victory was a significant one, as he called it the "best win of my career". He managed to keep his nerves in check while playing against a legend like Djokovic, and the pressure was immense. This win will be a confidence booster for Tirante, and he will be looking to build on his momentum in the future. ## Related Topics The Cincinnati Open continues to be an exciting tournament, with many players vying for a spot in the next round. Fery's strong comeback and Djokovic's struggle with heat are just two of the many storylines emerging from the tournament. As the players continue to battle it out on the court, fans will be eagerly watching to see who will emerge victorious.