Djokovic’s US Open shocker: All the records broken during first-round exit
Novak Djokovic’s first-round US Open defeat to Mariano Navone ended his streak of 78 consecutive opening-round Grand Slam wins, his first such loss since the 2006 Australian Open. The four-hour, 36-minute battle was also his longest first-round major match. Despite the defeat, Djokovic made his 20th US Open appearance, joining Connors, Agassi and Lopez in an elite group.
Novak Djokovic's unexpected first-round elimination from the 2026 US Open generated several notable records and achievements for both the Serbian tennis legend and his opponent, Mariano Navone. This match marked Djokovic's 20th appearance at the US Open, placing him among the select few to reach this milestone, alongside Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, and Feliciano Lopez.
Djokovic expressed pride in this accomplishment, emphasizing his dedication to a long and healthy career in the sport.In his first US Open match, a five-set grueling contest against Gael Monfils two decades ago, Djokovic demonstrated his enduring spirit. However, this time, Navone delivered an astonishing 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory, breaking Djokovic's impressive streak of 78 consecutive first-round wins at Grand Slam tournaments.
This was the first opening-round loss for Djokovic at a major tournament since 2006, marking the end of an era for the 24-time Grand Slam champion.Moreover, Navone's win represented the biggest of his career. The four-hour, 36-minute match also set a new record as the longest first-round match in a major tournament during Djokovic's professional career, while also standing as Navone's most significant triumph to date.
Written by urgent.news from Times of India's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
