{
  "id": 4567582,
  "title": "Four-time US Open champion Novak Djokovic ousted in first round by Mariano Navone",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/four-time-us-open-champion-novak-djokovic-ousted-in-first-round-by",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T03:58:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/four-time-us-open-champion-035811657.html"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic, a four-time US Open champion, was eliminated in the first round by Mariano Navone. The 39-year-old tennis star, who has won four US Open titles, including his last in 2023, appeared lethargic and disinterested throughout his match at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Djokovic lost 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, ending his 78-match winning streak in the first round of Grand Slam tournaments. This marks his first loss in two US Open matches, following a 37-match winning streak in that tournament. The four-hour, 36-minute match saw Djokovic dominate the first set, but Navone took control in the second and won the third set with a breakthrough. Despite Navone's strong play, he could not capitalize on Djokovic's numerous unforced errors. Djokovic's exit leaves questions about his health lingering, particularly after he vomited during the third set against Navone. Navone, who made history by becoming the first man to be seeded in his Grand Slam main draw debut at the French Open in 2024, will face the winner of Matteo Berrettini and Stan Wawrinka in the second round on September 2.",
  "summary": "The 2026 US Open defeat ended Novak Djokovic's streak of 78 consecutive opening-round wins at a Grand Slam.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/novak-djokovic-loses-in-opening-round-of-us-open-for-first-time",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:01:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Djokovic stunned by Navone in US Open first round, ends 20-year record",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-stunned-by-navone-in-us-open-first-round-ends-20-year-record",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:03:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-breaks-down-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:16:47.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The National UAE",
        "title": "US Open: Novak Djokovic out in first round of a Grand Slam for first time in 20 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/us-open-novak-djokovic-out-in-first-round-of-a-grand-slam-for-first",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:22:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-breaks-down-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit-4576004",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:53:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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