US Open: Novak Djokovic out in first round of a Grand Slam for first time in 20 years
Novak Djokovic suffered a 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 defeat to Mariano Navone at the US Open, the first time he had fallen in the first round at a Grand Slam in 20 years. The match against Navone was Djokovic's longest first-round match of his career, lasting four hours, 35 minutes. The former World No 1 took a medical time-out before the start of the fifth and final set. Djokovic repeatedly vomited…
Novak Djokovic was defeated in the first round of a Grand Slam for the first time in 20 years at the US Open. The 39-year-old was outlasted by Mariano Navone, a world No 49 who idolized Djokovic growing up. The match was Djokovic's longest first-round contest, lasting four hours and 35 minutes. Djokovic took a medical time-out before the start of the fifth and final set.
The Serb repeatedly vomited during the grueling match and required treatment from the medical team after the fourth set. Djokovic appeared increasingly distressed as the match progressed, battling hot and humid conditions that made it difficult for him to regulate his body temperature. Despite his best efforts, Djokovic ultimately fell 6-1, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to Navone.
Navone's win was a dream come true for him, marking the biggest victory of his career on one of the biggest stages.
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