Watch: Djokovic in tears during his first-round US Open defeat to Navone
Novak Djokovic was knocked out in the first round of the US Open by Mariano Navone in a four-hour, 36-minute five-set battle. The 39-year-old struggled with physical issues, including cramps and back pain, while making 70 unforced errors. Djokovic also became emotional during the match, with tears highlighting the frustration of a painful defeat and uncertain Grand Slam future.
Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, was defeated in the first round of the US Open by Argentina's Mariano Navone in a grueling five-set match. The 39-year-old player struggled with physical issues and frustration throughout the match, which lasted four hours and 36 minutes. Djokovic made 70 unforced errors and reportedly vomited during the contest.
His lower back was massaged during a medical timeout, and he took medication from a doctor. Despite early leads in the first set, Djokovic could not maintain his advantage against Navone, who remained composed and ultimately secured the win. Djokovic's emotional tears during the match suggest that the defeat was more than just physical pain, marking a defining moment in his career as it was his earliest US Open exit in 20 years and the first time he lost in the opening round of the tournament.
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