Novak Djokovic eliminated in US Open first round by Mariano Navone

Novak Djokovic’s opening match at the US Open ended in a first‑round upset as Argentina’s Mariano Navone triumphed 7‑6 (7‑5), 5‑7, 4‑6, 6‑2, 6‑1. The five‑set contest, played on Arthur Ashe Stadium’s night courts, lasted 4 hours and 36 minutes, marking one of the longest opening‑round matches in the tournament’s recent history. Navone recovered after trailing two sets to love, securing the decisive third‑set tiebreak before dominating the final two sets.

During the marathon, Djokovic experienced repeated bouts of vomiting and reported severe cramping, incidents that were documented on the court as the match approached the three‑hour mark. The physical distress continued throughout the encounter, culminating in Djokovic’s visible emotional reaction after the loss. Navline’s victory advances him to the second round, while Djokovic’s early exit adds a notable upset to this year’s US Open narrative.