The Cost of Expectation: Tennis and the Pressure to Perform The Cincinnati Open has been a hotbed of upsets in recent years, but this year's tournament is shaping up to be particularly noteworthy for its unpredictability.
Among the notable first round exits are several top seeds, including Novak Djokovic, who fell to Thiago Agustin Tirante 6 2, 4 6, 4 6.
The Cincinnati Open mirrors the tennis world at large: a place where underdogs can emerge victorious and challenge established order.