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Mariano Navone eliminates ailing Novak Djokovic at the US Open

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

Mariano Navone eliminates ailing Novak Djokovic at the US Open
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Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic in the first round of the 2026 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match concluded shortly before midnight with a final score of 7-6, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1. Djokovic, a 39-year-old four-time tournament champion, struggled with physical illness throughout the contest, including vomiting and severe cramping. Navone maintained his composure against the veteran to secure his first five-set victory of his career. Despite the physical limitations displayed by Djokovic, he managed to strike the ball with precision from the baseline at intervals. Navone, primarily known for his play on clay, demonstrated significant defensive movement and finesse to advance on the hard court surface.

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  • •Mariano Navone won the match 7-6, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2, 6-1.
  • •Novak Djokovic suffered from apparent illness and cramping during the match.
  • •The contest took place on Arthur Ashe Stadium at the US Open.
  • •This was the first career five-set win for Mariano Navone.
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  • 1:48 AMYahoo Sports — The Story Behind Mariano Navone: From Argentina to Arthur Ashe
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  • 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mariano Navone Defeats an Ailing Novak Djokovic at the US Open
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Mariano Navone did more than pull off the biggest upset of the 2026 US Open so far . The Argentine also brought an end to one of Novak Djokovic’s most remarkable streaks at Grand Slam tournaments. Navone stunned the fourth-seeded Djokovic in the first round on Sunday night, rallying from a 2-1 set deficit to win 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a […] The post US Open news: The historic Novak Djokovic streak that Mariano Navone ended appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mariano Navone, the young Argentine who recently outlasted Novak Djokovic 7-6 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 to hand the 24-time Grand Slam champion his earliest exit in two decades, proved just how resilient and determined a player can be, even when facing the toughest opponents on the circuit. After a thrilling match, the 25-year-old needed over …

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World #49 Mariano Navone entered his match against Novak Djokovic on Arthur Ashe stadium in the first round of the 2026 US Open as a relative unknown for casual tennis fans. The 25-year-old had only claimed one ATP title in his career, and had never advanced beyond the third round of a Grand Slam, but …

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