Two decades after playing a the US Open for the first time, Novak Djokovic arrived at well-known complex ahead of his US Open duties. The veteran will seek his 25th Major title in a couple of weeks.

CINCINNATI -- CINCINNATI (AP) — Novak Djokovic pulled out of the Cincinnati Open on Monday for what officially was listed as a “non-medical” reason, meaning he will head to the U.S. Open without having played a match in about 1 1/2 months.

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.

It's confirmed! Novak Djokovic will return to action on Tuesday at the final Major of the season in New York. The 38-year-old Serb was spotted in Montenegro on Monday morning (European time).

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Cincinnati Open on Monday and will miss the tournament for the second straight year.

Novak Djokovic has opted not to play the Cincinnati Masters after he already failed to make an appearance in Toronto, organizers confirmed on Monday following a report by The Athletic. This means Djokovic will have not played a professional match in more than a month when he starts another bid for a 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open later in August.

Novak Djokovic will no longer compete in the Cincinnati Open this weekend after withdrawing for a "non-medical" reason, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN).

Novak Djokovic has been added to the list of withdrawals from the Cincinnati Open and will wait until the US Open to return to the courts. The 24-time

Novak Djokovic withdrew on Monday from this week's start of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, with the pullout coming a year to the day from his Paris Olympic gold medal victory.World number one Sinner, who like Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz skipped the current ATP Toronto Masters in order to rest and recover from Wimbledon,

Novak Djokovic's ability to still compete at the highest level is truly extraordinary and undoubtedly places him among the best athletes of all time. The Serbian legend – who has won everything a tennis player can dream of and has completed the game – has not considered retiring yet and loves to compete against opponents much younger than him.