Mariano Navone eliminates Novak Djokovic in the first round of the U.S. Open

Novak Djokovic exited the U.S. Open in the first round on August 30, 2026, falling to Mariano Navone in four hours and 36 minutes at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The final scoreline was 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Throughout the match, Djokovic dealt with visible physical distress, including bouts of vomiting and suspected cramping, and required use of an inhaler and tablets. Navone, a 49th-ranked player without an ATP Tour-level title, secured the victory as rain forced the Arthur Ashe Stadium roof to be closed. This defeat marks the first time since 2006 that Djokovic has lost a opening-round match at a major tournament. His family attended the match, which took place 21 years to the day after the Serbian star made his U.S. Open debut in 2005.

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