Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years
An ailing Novak Djokovic vomited on court and struggled with late-match cramps in a five-set defeat to Mariano Navone.
Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam elimination in 20 years after being defeated in five sets by Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open. The 48th-ranked Argentine outclassed the 34-year-old Serb, winning 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Djokovic's streak of 78 Grand Slam first-round wins, dating back to his 2006 Australian Open loss, came to an end.
The defeat marked a significant turning point in Djokovic's career, as he struggled with late-match cramps and vomited on court during the match. Despite a medical timeout and the support of his fans, Djokovic was unable to overcome Navone's strong play and ultimately fell short in a grueling five-set battle that lasted four hours and 36 minutes.
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