Novak Djokovic, the 24-time Grand Slam champion, suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the U.S. Open on Sunday night, losing to Mariano Navone of Argentina 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a match that lasted over four hours and thirty-six minutes.
Key Takeaways
Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning first-round defeat at the U.S. Open, losing to Mariano Navone of Argentina 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. The match lasted over four hours and was marked by Djokovic's physical struggles, including vomiting and cramping. This is his first opening-round loss at a Grand Slam in two decades.
- Novak Djokovic loses to Mariano Navone in the U.S. Open first round
- Match lasted 4 hours and 36 minutes with Djokovic struggling physically
- First opening-round loss for Djokovic since the 2006 Australian Open
- Djokovic's future participation in Grand Slams is uncertain
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Djokovic's Physical Condition During Match | 1 Difference | PBS and HuffPost mention leg problems; UPI does not | ▼ |
| Match Duration | Broad Agreement | 4 hours and 36 minutes | |
| Djokovic's Unforced Errors | Broad Agreement | 70 unforced errors |
Djokovic's Physical Condition During Match
▼PBS and HuffPost mention leg problems; UPI does not
Match Duration
Broad Agreement4 hours and 36 minutes
Djokovic's Unforced Errors
Broad Agreement70 unforced errors
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The loss marks Djokovic's first opening-round exit at a Grand Slam tournament in two decades. The Serbian star had not lost his opening match in any major since the 2006 Australian Open. This was also his first-ever first-round defeat at the U.S. Open, where he was previously 19-0 in the opening round.
The match was marked by Djokovic's physical struggles. He was seen vomiting and battling leg problems throughout the game. According to UPI, Djokovic cited issues with his fitness level, stating that he had been carrying a 'serious issue' of vomiting throughout every match this year. The 39-year-old also appeared to be cramping when he grabbed at his left foot and took medical timeouts for medication and massage.
Djokovic made 70 unforced errors during the painful performance that ended mere minutes before midnight, per HuffPost. He also struggled with his back and shoulder, which gave up in the end. Despite this, Navone praised Djokovic as a role model growing up.
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