Novak Djokovic knocked out of US Open in first round by Mariano Navone
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, losing 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a…
Novak Djokovic, the world's most decorated tennis player, was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the first round by Mariano Navone. The 39-year-old tennis star battled through physical and internal issues, making one mistake after another and failing to match up against Navone, a younger opponent who was not intimidated by the lights.
The match lasted four hours and 36 minutes, marking the longest opening match of a Grand Slam in Djokovic's career and his earliest exit in 20 years, dating back to the 2006 Australian Open. Djokovic had never lost in the first round at the U.S. Open before. "I didn’t enjoy myself," he admitted. The record holder with 24 major titles even threw up and appeared to be cramping, grabbing his left foot and swallowing pills provided by a doctor, all while receiving a lower back massage during a medical timeout between the fourth and fifth sets.
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