{
  "id": 4574474,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:22:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2026/08/31/us-open-novak-djokovic-out-in-first-round-of-a-grand-slam-for-first-time-in-20-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the US Open for the first time in 20 years. He lost to Mariano Navone in a grueling five-set match that lasted four hours and 35 minutes. This marked Djokovic's shortest first-round run in a Grand Slam tournament. The Serbian star, known for his resilience, took a medical time-out before the fifth set due to repeated vomiting and required medical attention after the fourth set. Djokovic appeared visibly distressed as the match progressed, battling the hot and humid conditions by using ice packs around his neck and head. The Australian Open champion's tears flowed as Navone moved 4-1 ahead in the final set. Despite a valiant effort to regain ground, Djokovic ultimately fell short in what was his longest first-round match of his career. Navone, the world No 49, expressed his shock and pure joy after pulling off the biggest win of his career against the \"GOAT.\" He described the match as a dream come true, emphasizing the significance of beating Djokovic on such a prestigious stage.",
  "summary": "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…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-08-31T03:58:11.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The National Business",
        "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-4576674",
        "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."
}