Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams exit US Open in first round

Novak Djokovic and Venus Williams exited the US Open following first-round losses Sunday in New York. Djokovic, ranked No. 5, lost a five-set match to Mariano Navone at Arthur Ashe Stadium after appearing to struggle with a recurring health issue throughout the contest. This defeat marks the first time the four-time tournament champion has been eliminated in the opening round of the event. Later that evening, Venus Williams lost in straight sets to Sofia Kenin at Louis Armstrong Stadium, extending her current singles losing streak to 15 matches. The match began at 12:13 a.m. local time, the latest start in tournament history. While her singles run is over, Venus Williams remains scheduled to compete in the doubles tournament alongside Serena Williams starting Thursday. Djokovic declined to provide specifics on his future as he continues to evaluate his ongoing health challenges.

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