Novak Djokovic, 39, was knocked out of the US Open by Mariano Navone in the first round in a four-hour, 36-minute, five-set match, the Times of India reported on August 31, 2026.
Djokovic struggled with cramps and back pain, committed 70 unforced errors and was visibly emotional during the match, with tears described as underscoring the frustration of a painful defeat and an uncertain Grand Slam future.
Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic in a five-set first-round match at the US Open on Sunday night in New York, beating the fourth seed 6-7(5), 7-5, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in four hours and 36 minutes. The...
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears after losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows on 31 August 2026, succumbing 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1. The fourth ...
Novak Djokovic was defeated by Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on August 31, 2026, losing 7-6, 5-7, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1. The fourth seed broke down in tears on court ...
