Novak Djokovic Crashes Out of US Open After Five-Set Loss to Mariano Navone
Novak Djokovic suffered his first opening-round defeat at the US Open, losing to Argentina's Mariano Navone in a punishing five-set contest at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 39-year-old fourth seed fell 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after four hours and 36 minutes. It was Djokovic's earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years, with his previous first-round defeat coming at the 2006 Australian Open. Djokovic struggled with vomiting, cramping and back pain during the match, receiving medical attention between sets. Navone, 25, recovered after Djokovic took the second and third sets to claim the biggest win of his career.
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