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Novak Djokovic's prioritization of grand slam tournaments over non-slam events has led to inconsistent results in the latter.
Novak Djokovic led by a set in his Cincinnati Open opener but was eventually beaten 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 by Thiago Agustín Tirante, struggling with health issues in the humidity. ... (Full article preserved with paragraph breaks)
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Djokovic will face challenges in quickly adapting to the US Open conditions.
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