Djokovic’s US Open shocker: All the records broken during first-round exit

Novak Djokovic’s first-round defeat at the 2026 US Open may have ended his campaign earlier than expected, but the match produced several significant records and milestones for both the Serbian great and his opponent Mariano Navone.The match marked Djokovic’s 20th appearance at the US Open, making him only the fourth man in men’s singles to reach the landmark. He joined Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi and Feliciano Lopez in the exclusive group.“I'm very proud of that,” Djokovic said. “Obviously, longevity was always one of the goals when I was younger: trying to have long career, trying to have more shots at Grand Slam and stay healthy long enough so that I can perform for as many years as possible.”Djokovic has appeared at every US Open since making his debut in 2005, except in 2017 when a right elbow injury forced him to miss the tournament.