‘Despised every moment’ – Frustrated Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round exit at the 2026 US Open, losing to Argentina's Mariano Navone in a five-set match that lasted four hours and 36 minutes. The 39-year-old Serbian, aiming for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, was defeated 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 by the world No. 49. This marked Djokovic's earliest Grand Slam exit since the 2006 Australian Open and the longest first-round match of his career. Navone, who had never beaten Djokovic before, secured his first victory over a top-10 player at a Grand Slam, taking advantage of Djokovic's physical struggles, which included vomiting during the match.

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