{
  "id": 4577117,
  "title": "Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-falls-in-us-open-first-round-earliest-grand-slam-exit-in-20-4577117",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-31T05:02:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/tennis/djokovic-falls-in-us-open-first-round-earliest-grand-slam-exit-in-20-years-1.500657613"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round of the US Open on Sunday, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years. The 48th-ranked Argentine defeated the 39-year-old Serbian 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, ending his streak of 78 consecutive first-round wins at Grand Slam tournaments, which began in 2006. Djokovic battled through late-match cramps and even vomited on court during the grueling five-set match. Despite taking a medical timeout to receive medication and a massage, Djokovic could not overcome Navone's relentless pressure. The Serb broke down in tears after the match, hugging his opponent and bidding farewell to fans.",
  "summary": "Ailing Djokovic stunned by Navone in US Open first round",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Djokovic falls in US Open first round, earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/31/djokovic-falls-in-us-open-first-round-earliest-grand-slam-exit-in-20-4581676",
        "published": "2026-08-31T05:14:29.000Z"
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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."
}