Novak Djokovic loses to Mariano Navone in US Open first round
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 4:08 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Novak Djokovic exited the US Open in the first round after a five-set match against Mariano Navone at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The final score was 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in favor of the Argentinian player. Djokovic showed signs of physical distress throughout the four-hour, 36-minute contest, struggling with exhaustion and heat-related issues. This result marks the first time since the 2006 Australian Open that Djokovic has been eliminated in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament. The 39-year-old athlete has previously cited a persistent, undisclosed medical condition that flares up in high heat and humidity. Djokovic remains one of the most successful players in tennis history, having secured 24 Grand Slam titles during his career.
- •Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open.
- •The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes and ended in five sets.
- •Djokovic experienced visible physical discomfort and exhaustion throughout the match.
- •This is Djokovic's first opening-round loss at a Grand Slam since 2006.
- •Djokovic attributed his struggles to a recurring medical condition sensitive to heat and humidity.
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Novak Djokovic’s body finally said enough. Is this the end?
- 4:08 AMYahoo Sports — US Open: Novak Djokovic's body finally said enough in stunning first-round defeat. Is this the end?
"For the first time in 20 years, Djokovic has been bounced in the first round of a Grand Slam.
"For the first time in 20 years, Djokovic has been bounced in the first round of a Grand Slam.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:08 AMUS Open: Novak Djokovic’s body finally said enough. Is this the end?
For the first time in 20 years, Djokovic has been bounced in the first round of a Grand Slam.
- Yahoo SportsAug 31, 2026, 4:08 AMUS Open: Novak Djokovic's body finally said enough in stunning first-round defeat. Is this the end?
For the first time in 20 years, Djokovic has been bounced in the first round of a Grand Slam.
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