Tirante explains in Cincinnati what it feels like to win against Djokovic

Diego Jiménez Rubio - 16 Aug 2026 | 11:53
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The Argentine is established as the most fearsome giant killer on the ATP circuit and spoke after his victory over Djokovic in Cincinnati.

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Thiago Tirante speaks after defeating Djokovic. Photo: Getty Images

Thiago Tirante was the main protagonist of the day at the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2026 due to his victory over Novak Djokovic, and there was great anticipation to hear his impressions in the press conference after achieving his fourth victory in five matches against top-10 players. The Argentine continues to take giant steps in his development.

These are good times for Argentine tennis, and one of the main figures in the growth of the albicelestes is Thiago Tirante. At 25 years old, he has managed to establish himself among the top 100 in the world and, in fact, this week marks the beginning of his time as a top-50 player. He accomplished this in the best possible way at the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2026 by defeating Novak Djokovic and demonstrating that he is a player in significant growth with options to continue exploring his limits.

Tirante displayed maturity in his match against Djokovic

"This is the best victory of my career. I believe I did a great job on the court by managing my nerves better than expected against a legend like Novak," said the Argentine, who saw Djokovic save 13 of the 15 break points he had. He persevered in his attempt and perfectly interpreted the physical problems the Serbian suffered from mid-second set, making good decisions in shot selection and not rushing to find the winning shot or becoming too passive.

It was a demonstration of maturity from Thiago Tirante, who has one of the most astonishing statistics currently on the ATP circuit, having won 4 of the 5 matches he has played against top-10 rivals. 

Thiago Tirante's next opponent in Cincinnati will be Martín Landaluce

"What I feel right now is relief because playing against Novak in these circumstances puts a lot of pressure on you. It wasn't easy to accept losing so many break points, but the key is that I kept believing in myself. Now I think of my entire team and my family, who are in Argentina, but they are very present in my mind," assured the Argentine.

Thiago Tirante astonished with his powerful shots, hitting serves at supersonic speed, as well as a winning forehand shot that has gone viral due to its power. He is a very complete tennis player whose evolution is understood by the good environment he has, as he himself stated. "The confidence my team gives me is fundamental. I am listening to everything they tell me on the court and mentally I have taken a step forward," declared the player who will next face Martín Landaluce in the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati 2026.

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