Djokovic Stunned in US Open First Round
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- Novak Djokovic lost 7-6(5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round.
- The 39-year-old fourth seed struggled with physical problems, including vomiting during the match and a back issue that affected his serve.
- Navone completed the upset in four hours and 36 minutes, ending Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Novak Djokovic’s attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam title ended in a five-set loss to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in the US Open first round.
Djokovic took an early 3-0 lead in humid conditions, but Navone recovered after a rain delay and forced a tiebreak. The world number 49 won the opening set as the crowd reacted to Djokovic’s visible discomfort.
The fourth seed fought back to take the second set. He vomited into a courtside bin during the third, then appeared to recover and broke Navone for a 5-4 lead before closing out the set.
Navone answered by taking the fourth set as Djokovic’s serve weakened late in the match. Djokovic’s serving problems were linked to a back issue, and Navone held firm in the deciding set to secure the victory after four hours and 36 minutes.
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Originally published by CNA in English. 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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