Novak Djokovic exits US Open after first round loss to Mariano Navone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Novak Djokovic fell to Mariano Navone in the first round of the 2026 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Navone secured the victory over the 39-year-old with a final score of 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. During the five-set match, Djokovic experienced physical distress and was observed vomiting on the court. The defeat marks the end of a 20-year streak during which the Serbian player had not lost a first-round match at a Grand Slam. Djokovic recently cited an underlying health condition that causes him issues during hot and humid playing conditions. This performance follows his exit in the second round of the Cincinnati Open, where he also showed signs of physical instability.
- •Mariano Navone eliminated Novak Djokovic in five sets at the US Open.
- •The match score concluded at 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
- •Djokovic vomited on court during the match due to an ongoing health condition.
- •The result snapped a 20-year streak of first-round wins for Djokovic at Grand Slam tournaments.
- •Djokovic previously experienced similar physical issues during his exit from the Cincinnati Open.
- 9:04 AMYahoo Sports — “Novak Djokovic Might Truly Be Cooked” – Fans Alarmed As Serb Vomits On-Court, Shows Signs Of Physical Struggles In Shock US Open 1R Loss
"Novak Djokovic’s hopes of making a promising run at the 2026 US Open came to an abrupt end on the opening day of the tournament. In his first-round match against Mariano Navone, the Serb struggled to maintain his form and, at one point, vomited on court, triggering massive online speculation about his future in tennis.
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