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Djokovic Falls in US Open Upset

WHY IT MATTERS

Djokovic's early exit from the US Open may impact his chances of defending his title, a prospect that now seems uncertain.

What happened

In a stunning first-round defeat, Novak Djokovic, 39, lost to Mariano Navone in a five-set marathon at the US Open. The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes, with Djokovic never having previously lost in the first round at the tournament. Navone took the win with a score of 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. This unexpected loss marks a significant turn in Djokovic's US Open campaign.

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Djokovic, ill and hurting, out of US Open in shocker

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AI-assisted summary · THELAST.NEWSPublished August 31, 2026 at 4:15 AMUpdated August 31, 2026 at 4:15 AMRevision 11 linked source

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