Novak Djokovic suffers stunning defeat in first round of US Open after trying to battle through ailments
Novak Djokovic could be argued to be one of the greatest tennis players of the last generation, but the pursuit of continued greatness on the court hit a snag on Sunday night at the U.S.
Open .
The 24-time Grand Slam winner was shockingly ousted in the first round of the 2026 tournament .
He lost in straight sets to Argentina’s Mariano Navone 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
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He explained afterward he was dealing with different ailments.
"It’s something that I’ve been carrying, unfortunately, pretty much every match this year: vomiting, throwing up, a serious issue there," Djokovic said.
"Then my whole body starts to collapse, basically cramping and pain.
Yeah, the back just gave up in the end and shoulder, and I couldn’t close it out." The first-round exit at the U.S.
Open was a first for Djokovic.
He came into the tournament, which he had won three times, as the fourth seed.
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