Djokovic Shocked by First-Round Exit at 2026 US Open
Novak Djokovic suffered a surprising first-round exit at the 2026 US Open, losing to Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a dramatic five-set match. Djokovic initially took control by winning the second and third sets, but Navone made a strong comeback, winning the final two sets.
This defeat is a significant setback for Djokovic, who entered the tournament aiming for a historic 25th Grand Slam singles title. The loss is particularly notable as it marks Djokovic's first first-round defeat at a Grand Slam tournament since the 2006 Australian Open, ending an extraordinary run of two decades without such an early exit.
The outcome is considered one of the biggest upsets of the tournament, highlighting Djokovic's remarkable consistency in Grand Slam events over the years.
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