Djokovic exits US Open in five-set first-round shock
Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open, falling 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after four hours and 36 minutes. The emotional 39-year-old had never previously lost in the tournament’s opening round, ending his latest attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Why it matters
The defeat is the clearest recent sign that age is narrowing Djokovic’s chances at another major title.
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Part of the August 31, 2026 brief.