Ailing Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone
In a surprising upset, Argentine Mariano Navone defeated Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic in the first round of the U.S. Open on Sunday. The 39-year-old Djokovic, who was seeking his record 25th Grand Slam title, lost 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Djokovic vomited mid-match and struggled with back and shoulder issues, affecting his serve in the latter stages of the grueling five-set match.
Despite the defeat, Djokovic expressed his disappointment and conceded that it was an "awful feeling" on the court. Navone, celebrating his biggest win of his career, described the victory as a "dream come true" and acknowledged Djokovic's greatness.
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