{
  "id": 4569865,
  "title": "Djokovic stunned in US Open first round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-stunned-in-us-open-first-round",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:16:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/djokovic-stunned-in-us-open-first-round-6351371"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic's quest for his 25th Grand Slam title was abruptly ended in a surprising 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 loss to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in a grueling first-round match on Sunday. The 39-year-old Serbian arrived at the Grand Slam with concerns over his form and fitness following a recent loss to Thiago Agustin Tirante in Cincinnati. Djokovic dominated the first set, leading 3-0, but Navone equalized at 4-4 after a brief delay when the roof of the main court was closed due to rain at Flushing Meadows. Despite the Serb's discomfort, Navone pushed the match into a tiebreak and emerged victorious. Djokovic fought back to win the second set, overcoming a momentary setback when he vomited into a courtside bin during the third set. He briefly led by 5-4 but Navone's resilience prevailed, as the Argentine clinched the fourth set and ultimately won the match in four hours and 36 minutes.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Djokovic defeated by unseeded Mariano Navone in first round",
    "Match lasted 4 hours and 36 minutes",
    "Djokovic vomited during third set"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Djokovic's early loss signals a significant upset in the tournament and raises further questions about his form and fitness ahead of his bid for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.",
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-stunned-in-us-open-first-round-by-navone",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:05:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:16:47.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-stunned-in-us-open-first-round-by-navone-4577550",
        "published": "2026-08-31T04:50:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Novak Djokovic knocked out of US Open in first round by Mariano Navone",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/novak-djokovic-knocked-out-of-us-open-in-first-round-by-mariano-navone",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:32:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Djokovic crashes out of US Open first round",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-crashes-out-of-us-open-first-round",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:54:16.000Z"
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}