Stephen WhynoAug 31, 2026 – 3.07pmNew York | Novak Djokovic ground through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated under the lights against tennis’ most decorated player.The 39-year-old is out of the US Open after a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone on Sunday night (Monday AEST), losing 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a five-set marathon that lasted four hours and 36 minutes.APSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time ever
With this defeat, 21 years to the day of his US Open debut, the question now is whether this was the veteran champion’s final match at this or any grand slam.
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