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Djokovic exits US Open in first round, his earliest Grand Slam defeat in 20 years

From Le Figaro · () French

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  • Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the US Open first round.
  • The former world No. 1 had not lost in the first round of a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open.
  • The early defeat further reduced the prospect of Djokovic winning a record 25th Grand Slam title at age 39.

Novak Djokovic endured a difficult night at the US Open before losing in the first round to Argentina's Mariano Navone in five sets.

The Serbian, now ranked fifth in the world, went down 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after struggling physically throughout the match in New York. Navone, ranked 49th, completed the upset after Djokovic had taken the third set.

The result ended a run that stretched back more than 20 years. Djokovic had not previously lost in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament since the 2006 Australian Open.

The defeat also moved him farther from the record he is pursuing. At 39, Djokovic's hopes of winning a 25th Grand Slam title now face another setback.

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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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