Novak Djokovic beat in US Open first round by Mariano Navone
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising first-round exit at the US Open after a five-set loss to Mariano Navone. The defeat marks a rare early departure for the tennis legend, raising questions about his current form and future in the sport.
Why it matters
As one of the greatest players in tennis history, Djokovic's early exit is a major upset that impacts the competitive landscape of the US Open.
Hear this story NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic, despite being 39 years old, had as good a chance as anyone to make a deep run at the US Open and finally capture that still elusive 25th Grand Slam title.
On center stage at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he has captured four US Open championships, including his last Grand Slam triumph in 2023, the greatest men's Grand Slam winner in history looked lethargic, moping around, taking pills, throwing up, walking as slowly as he could to the sideline, and was sometimes downright disinterested, against Mariano Navone, and was stunned in the first round, 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, snapping a 78 first-round Grand Slam match winning streak and bringing a stunning, quick end to his tournament with the questions again if he has much left in the tank.
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