Schedule and where to watch Djokovic's debut in Cincinnati against Tirante live today
The Serbian returns to the circuit with the aim of lifting an ATP title once again. In his comeback, he faces a clearly ascending Thiago Tirante... who promises to put up a strong fight.
Novak Djokovic returns to competition at the ATP Cincinnati 2026. The Serbian is the main attraction of a tournament that has lost the appeal of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but it relies on Djokovic to draw the attention of much of the world. This will be a very important event for the Belgrade player: he needs the rhythm and match practice before the US Open, which he did not have last year, and a possible rise to the #4 spot in the ATP ranking is at stake, which would allow him to avoid Sinner and Alcaraz in a hypothetical quarterfinal. His debut will be against Argentine Thiago Tirante.
What time is today's match between Djokovic and Tirante in the second round of the ATP Cincinnati 2026?
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| Match | Novak Djokovic vs Thiago Tirante |
|---|---|
| Round | Second round |
| Tournament | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, August 15 |
| Time | 7:00 PM, Saturday 15 |
| Court | Center Court |
| Where to watch on TV (Spain) | Movistar + Deportes |
| Streaming | Movistar+ App |
Watching Novak Djokovic live again is always an exciting experience. The Serbian has rested after his semifinal loss at Wimbledon, attending various promotional commitments and immersed in the promotion of his upcoming documentary on Amazon Prime. Now, it’s time to return to action: after carefully selecting his schedule, he returns to Cincinnati for the first time since 2023, a year in which he achieved an extraordinary victory in the final against Carlos Alcaraz.
His first challenge will be one of the in-form players on the circuit, someone who has just broken into the top 50. This is Thiago Tirante, once a great junior prospect, who at 25 years old has already established himself solidly in the elite of world tennis, leaving the Challenger circuit behind. Thiago comes in great form after reaching the round of 16 in Montreal last week, defeating names like Taylor Fritz and Alexei Popyrin along the way.
This will be the first time they face each other, although the precedents against their compatriots do not play in the Argentine's favor. Djokovic's record against Argentinians is astounding: the last time he lost to an Argentine was in 2016, when around this time he lost to Juan Martín del Potro at the Rio Olympics. What’s the overall balance? 60 wins and 7 losses, no less.
What time does Djokovic play today against Tirante in the ATP Cincinnati 2026?
The match between Novak Djokovic and Thiago Tirante in the second round of the ATP Cincinnati 2026 will take place in the second shift of the day session on Center Court. The time will be approximately 7:00 PM on Saturday, August 15, as the Serbian will have to wait for the conclusion of the first match of the day between Zeynep Sonmez and Amanda Anisimova.
Where to watch today the Djokovic - Tirante of the ATP Cincinnati 2026
The match can be followed in Spain through Movistar + Deportes, a platform that offers the broadcast of the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati, available on channel 7 as well as Deportes+2, available on channel 64. It will also be available on the Movistar+ app, while TennisTV will offer it on its subscription and on-demand service.
In Punto de Break, we will also provide extensive coverage of Novak Djokovic's return to competition, with his statements, pre-match analysis, match report, and everything relevant and interesting that this match leaves us.
Where to follow online today the Djokovic - Tirante of the ATP Cincinnati 2026
On Punto de Break, you will have the option to follow this match live: through our website, you will find the minute-by-minute coverage of the duel between Novak Djokovic and Thiago Tirante, with the protagonists' statements, analysis, keys, and everything regarding the return to the circuit of the 25-time Grand Slam champion.
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