Masters 1000: Without Sinner and Alcaraz, Djokovic steals the spotlight

Novak Djokovic is returning to the Cincinnati Masters for the first time in three years, entering the tournament as a leading contender. His status as the primary focus comes in the absence of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.

Both Sinner and Alcaraz are currently sidelined due to injuries. The two players are using the period to recover in time for the upcoming US Open.