Mariano Navone stuns Novak Djokovic in US Open five-set opener

Mariano Navone stunned childhood idol Novak Djokovic in a dramatic five-set US Open opener on August 31, 2026.

The 25-year-old Argentine earned the biggest win of his career.

Navone began playing at a local club aged three and has won five Challenger titles. Known as "La Navoneta", he once called Djokovic "very special".