Novak Djokovic is knocked out of the US Open in the first round after losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a five-set match. Multiple outlets describe a near-five-hour contest in which Djokovic is repeatedly affected by physical discomfort and has difficulty sustaining his usual level of play. The defeat ends his bid for another major title and brings an end to his long run of first-round wins.
Sources consistently report that Djokovic vomits during the match and later shows signs of cramping and pain, including back or left-foot discomfort. He is treated during changeovers, including medical attention between the fourth and fifth sets. Several reports also note Djokovic’s emotional reaction during and after the match, with one outlet describing him in tears.
While all coverage focuses on the same result and physical struggles, outlets vary in emphasis. Some highlight the “shock” nature of the loss to an unseeded or younger opponent, while others stress the length of the opening match and his earliest Grand Slam exit in about two decades. A few reports also foreground specific match details such as the scoreline and counts of errors.
