{
  "id": 4641794,
  "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-4641794",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-31T11:33:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/djokovic-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic was engulfed in emotion and tears during his first-round loss at the US Open to Argentina's Mariano Navone. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, 39, showed clear signs of physical exhaustion throughout the grueling match, which took place in humid conditions at Flushing Meadows. Djokovic, the fourth-seeded player, succumbed to a 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 defeat, marking his first opening-round exit at the New York tournament since 2006. Djokovic acknowledged the \"awful feeling\" of defeat and expressed his sadness, praising Navone's victory while conceding that he had not enjoyed himself on court. Despite his best efforts, the tennis legend could not overcome the physical challenges posed by the climate and his ongoing health issues, which have plagued him throughout the year. The match, which lasted nearly two hours and 13 minutes, saw Djokovic struggle to recover his form and ultimately fall short against a resilient Navone, who had never advanced past the second round in New York.",
  "summary": "Novak Djokovic broke down in tears during a US Open first-round defeat by Argentina's Mariano Navone which provided further evidence age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}