Navone upsets Djokovic in opening round of US Open
NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic grinded through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated under the lights against tennis’ most decorated player. The 39-year-old is out of the U.S. Open after a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone on Sunday night, […]
Novak Djokovic, tennis' most decorated player, was upset by Mariano Navone in the opening round of the US Open on Sunday night. The 39-year-old Serbian grappled with physical and internal issues, committing mistake after mistake and failing to find the necessary energy to beat the feisty 25-year-old Argentine. The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes, becoming Djokovic's earliest exit at the U.S. Open in two decades.
Djokovic, who had never lost in the first round at the U.S. Open before, made 70 unforced errors and struggled throughout the grueling five-set match. After the loss, Djokovic expressed uncertainty about his future in tennis, with questions lingering about whether this was his final match at a Grand Slam.
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