{
  "id": 4837552,
  "title": "Djokovic in tears after US Open first-round exit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/djokovic-in-tears-after-us-open-first-round-exit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T09:39:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/djokovic-in-tears-after-us-open-first-round-exit/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Novak Djokovic, the 39-year-old tennis great with 24 Grand Slam titles, broke down in tears after a first-round defeat at the US Open. The 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 loss to Argentina's Mariano Navone marked Djokovic's first-ever opening round exit at Flushing Meadows. Struggling with physical fatigue, Djokovic vomited into a towel bin during the grueling match. Despite raising a smile to congratulate the 25-year-old Navone, the Serbian appeared on the verge of tears again as he returned to the locker room. This loss ends Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title, surpassing Margaret Court's mark. With world number one Jannik Sinner injured and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz recovering from a wrist injury, Djokovic's chances appear diminishing.",
  "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. 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 vomit … The post Djokovic in tears after US Open first-round exit…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Chronicle Ghana",
        "title": "Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/djokovic-in-tears-during-us-open-first-round-exit",
        "published": "2026-09-01T07:47:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}