Novak Djokovic says health condition has been bothering him for "past couple of years"

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1. New York Post

   Distressed Novak Djokovic comes clean on health condition after collapsing at Cincinnati Open ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Aug 16, 2026

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   A distressed Novak Djokovic has come clean about a health condition he has concealed after collapsing at the Cincinnati Open on Sunday.

2. Forbes

   Novak Djokovic Reveals He’s Been ‘Dealing With (A Health Issue) For Many Years Now’ ↗ (opens Forbes)

   Published Aug 16, 2026

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   The 24-time major champion got down on his knees on the court and later appeared to vomit into a towel during his 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 loss to Argentina’s Thiago Agustín Tirante

3. NBC News

   Novak Djokovic reveals unspecified health issue following ouster at the Cincinnati Open ↗ (opens NBC News)

   Published Aug 16, 2026

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   Tennis star Novak Djokovic alluded to a health condition after an early exit from the Cincinnati Open on Saturday, in which he lost to 25-year-old Thiago Agustín Tirante in the second round.

4. CBS News

   Novak Djokovic says health condition has been bothering him for "past couple of years" ↗ (opens CBS News)

   Published Aug 17, 2026

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   Tennis star Novak Djokovic lost in the second round of the Cincinnati Open over the weekend and appeared to struggle with stamina throughout the match. On Saturday, he attributed his on-court issues to a health condition that has been bothering him "for the past couple of years" and said it's exacer…

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