Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling to Navone
Summary
Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the 2026 U.S. Open to Mariano Navone in a five-set match lasting over four and a half hours. Djokovic struggled with physical issues like vomiting, cramping, and back pain throughout the match, leading to his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years.Key Facts
- Novak Djokovic, age 39, lost to Mariano Navone in the opening round of the 2026 U.S. Open.
- The final score was 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
- The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes, Djokovic’s longest first-round Grand Slam match.
- This was Djokovic’s first first-round loss at the U.S. Open since 2006.
- Djokovic experienced vomiting, cramping, and back and shoulder pain during the match.
- Djokovic made 70 unforced errors in the match.
- Djokovic currently holds 24 major titles and is seeded No. 4 in the tournament.
- Navone is 25 years old and won his first ATP singles title earlier this year.
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