Navone Upsets Djokovic in Opening Round of US Open
Djokovic said a serious health issue and repeated vomiting left him cramping and unable to close out the four-hour, 36-minute match.
- Novak Djokovic suffered a first-round exit at the US Open on Monday, falling to Argentina's Mariano Navone 7-6 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1. This marks his first opening-round loss since Paul Goldstein defeated him at the Australian Open in 2006.
- The 39-year-old battled severe physical distress throughout the four hours and 36 minutes match, frequently vomiting and cramping. Djokovic admitted the underlying health issue he revealed two weeks ago remains "serious," undermining his ability to compete.
- Despite leading 3-0 early in the first set, Djokovic struggled significantly after the fourth game, appearing unable to move as Navone struck back. "I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me," Djokovic said.
- Navone secured the biggest win of his career, with Djokovic offering a gracious smile while congratulating him. The champion admitted he "pretty much despised every moment" spent on the court that evening.
- Djokovic's four-hour match delayed the Arthur Ashe Stadium schedule, forcing Venus Williams to begin her match against Sofia Kenin after midnight. Williams subsequently lost 6-2 7-6 to the wild card.
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