Mariano Navone eliminates Novak Djokovic in US Open first round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 5:35 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Novak Djokovic exited the U.S. Open in the first round Sunday following a loss to Mariano Navone. The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes at Arthur Ashe Stadium, ending with a final score of 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. During the contest, the 39-year-old Djokovic struggled with physical ailments, including vomiting, cramping, and issues with his back and shoulder. Despite these setbacks, he managed to secure the second and third sets before Navone took control of the final two. This result marks the first time since the 2006 Australian Open that Djokovic has been defeated in the opening round of a major tournament.
- •Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic in five sets at the U.S. Open.
- •The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes.
- •Djokovic experienced physical distress including vomiting and cramping during the match.
- •This was Djokovic's first opening-round loss at a major since 2006.
- 5:35 AMYahoo Sports — Did We Just Witness the End for Novak Djokovic?
"There are losses, and then there are moments that feel like a chapter closing. Novak Djokovic’s stunning first-round exit at the U.S. Open felt like the latter. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was beaten by Mariano Navone 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 Sunday night in a four-hour, 36-minute marathon. It was Djokovic’s first opening-round loss…
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