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  "id": 4576004,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T04:53:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/djokovic-breaks-down-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, broke down in tears after suffering a first-round defeat at the US Open. The 39-year-old Serbian lost 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to Argentina's Mariano Navone in a grueling match that lasted over an hour and a half. Djokovic struggled physically throughout the contest, battling through the humid conditions and even vomiting into a towel bin during the match. The defeat marked the first time the great had been eliminated in the opening round of a Grand Slam tournament since 2006. Despite his best efforts, including breaking Navone's serve at the first attempt, Djokovic was unable to overcome the 25-year-old opponent. The loss dealt a significant blow to Djokovic's chances of surpassing Margaret Court's record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles.",
  "summary": "Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina’s Mariano Navone, which provided further evidence that age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was overcome by emotion in the deciding set of a dramatic match where he struggled physically throughout and had to […]",
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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 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"
      }
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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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