Novak Djokovic suffered a shock first-round exit at the US Open, losing a five-set match to Argentina's Mariano Navone and ending his pursuit of a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
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Key facts
- Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the US Open.
- He was beaten by Argentine Mariano Navone in five sets.
- The defeat ended his bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title.
- Sky Sports described the match as the longest first-round match of his career in Grand Slams.
Novak Djokovic’s US Open campaign came to an unexpected and abrupt end, with the tennis great falling at the first hurdle to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a five-set epic, according to Sky Sports.
The defeat ended Djokovic’s tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, a milestone that would have further cemented his standing in the sport’s history.
Sky Sports reported that the contest was the longest first-round match of Djokovic’s career in Grand Slams, underlining the drawn-out nature of the battle before his exit.
The loss to Navone represents a significant upset at the year’s final major, cutting short one of the tournament’s most closely watched storylines before it could gather momentum.
With the result, Djokovic’s wait for a 25th Grand Slam continues, leaving his pursuit of the record for another day.
Why it matters
Djokovic has long chased a record 25th Grand Slam title, and an early exit at a major delays that historic milestone. Shock first-round defeats for a player of his stature are rare and reshape the tournament's expectations.
Frequently asked questions
Who beat Novak Djokovic at the US Open?
According to Sky Sports, Djokovic was beaten in the first round by Argentina's Mariano Navone in a five-set match.
What was Djokovic aiming for at this US Open?
He was pursuing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title, which the first-round defeat has now denied him at this tournament.
How long was the match?
Sky Sports described it as the longest first-round match of Djokovic's career in Grand Slams.
Timeline
- Tearful Djokovic falls at first hurdle in shock US Open exit
Sky Sports News: Novak Djokovic fell at the first hurdle as his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam came to a shock end to Argentine Mariano Navone in a five-set epic at the US Open.
- 'My body started to collapse' – Djokovic falls at first hurdle in shock US Open exit
Sky Sports News: Novak Djokovic fell at the first hurdle as his tilt at a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam came to a shock end to Argentine Mariano Navone in a five-set epic at the US Open.
- Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round in earliest grand slam exit in 20 years
The Guardian Sport: Mariano Navone wins 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to end Serb’s hopes Djokovic vomits numerous times and has to fight off cramps The first night session of the US Open this year was approaching the three hour mark when Novak Djokovic walked briskly to the corner of the vast Arthu
- Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest grand slam exit in 20 years
The Guardian Sport: Mariano Navone wins 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to end Serb’s hopes Djokovic vomits numerous times and has to fight off cramps The first night session of the US Open this year was approaching the three-hour mark when Novak Djokovic walked briskly to the corner of the vast Arthu
- Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit
BBC Sport: An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provided further evidence that age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.
- Djokovic in tears during US Open first-round exit
BBC Sport: An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provides further evidence that age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.