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Djokovic falls in U.S. Open first round

65 sourcesUpdated 31 Aug 2026, 3:57 am Coverage regionsInternational · Global
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Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in the U.S. Open first round.

The match went five sets and lasted through a physically difficult night for Djokovic.

Reports say he struggled with illness, heat, dehydration, cramps, vomiting, and back and shoulder pain.

Djokovic received medical treatment during the match and later expressed uncertainty about his condition.

Why it mattersThe shock first-round exit ends Djokovic’s title bid and could reshape expectations for the tournament and his season.
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The defeat ended his long run of opening-round wins at Grand Slam tournaments.

Navone advanced after the win and was described as composed on the big stage.

AGREEMENT VS DISAGREEMENT

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What coverage agrees on

All of the reporting agrees that Djokovic’s U.S. Open run ended in the first round after a five-set loss to Mariano Navone. The coverage also broadly agrees that Djokovic was visibly unwell and under physical strain during the match.

What is changing or disputed

What remains uncertain is the full extent of Djokovic’s physical issues and what they mean for his future play. The reports note his uncertainty, but they do not settle whether the problems will continue.

HOW COVERAGE DIFFERS

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Djokovic’s defeat is described as a shocking first-round loss to Mariano Navone. The match is framed around Djokovic’s physical distress, including vomiting, cramping, and treatment on the court. The reporting also notes the end of his streak of opening-round Grand Slam wins and raises questions about his condition. Navone’s victory is treated as a significant breakthrough on a major stage.

Distinctive emphasis — reported claim, not independently verified.Sources: The Hindu, The New York Times
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India Today Neutral framing Provisional rating

US Open: Novak Djokovic loses in Round 1, cries on court before shock exit

Quick source take

Novak Djokovic's campaign at the US Open ended in a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone after a physically grueling five-set match. Djokovic battled illness, heat, and dehydration, even vomiting during the sixth game of the third set and breaking down in tears during the decider. The loss halted his pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam singles title and ended his streak of 78 consecutive opening-round major wins. Navone maintained his composure to secure the final set 6-1.

The Hindu Neutral framing Provisional rating

U.S. Open: Djokovic loses in opening round for first time

Quick source take

Novak Djokovic was eliminated from the U.S. Open in the opening round after a five-set loss to Mariano Navone. Djokovic struggled with physical and internal ailments throughout the four-hour and 36-minute match, committing 70 unforced errors and receiving medical treatment on his back. The defeat marks his earliest exit from a Grand Slam in two decades and raises questions about his future in major tournaments. Navone expressed disbelief at defeating his childhood idol on such a big stage.

Livemint Neutral framing Reported

Who is Mariano Navone? 25-year-old becomes first to defeat Novak Djokovic in Round 1 of a Grand Slam since 2006

Quick source take

Twenty-five-year-old Argentine player Mariano Navone defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open. Navone overcame an early deficit to win the five-set match and halt Djokovic's streak of 78 Grand Slam first-round victories. Djokovic struggled with vomiting and late-match cramps during the encounter before taking a medical timeout. Navone advances to face either Matteo Berrettini or Stan Wawrinka in the second round.

The New York Times Neutral framing Reported

Novak Djokovic out of U.S. Open to Mariano Navone on harrowing night for all-time great

Quick source take

Novak Djokovic suffered a shocking first-round exit at the U.S. Open after losing in five sets to Argentina's Mariano Navone. Djokovic experienced severe physical distress throughout the match, including vomiting, cramping, and back and shoulder pain. The defeat snapped his streak of 77 consecutive first-round wins at Grand Slams, a feat he had maintained since 2006. Djokovic later expressed uncertainty about his ongoing physical struggles and whether he could resolve them.

Times Now Neutral framing Reported

Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock Loss To Unseeded Mariano Navone; Bows Out Of US Open 2026 First Round

Quick source take

Unseeded Argentine player Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic in the first round of the US Open. Navone rallied from a set down to secure a five-set victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The loss ended Djokovic's two-decade streak of opening-round dominance at Grand Slam tournaments. The report notes that Navone joins a rare group of unseeded players to defeat Djokovic at a major.

The Economic Times Neutral framing Reported

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners

Quick source take

The Economic Times reports Novak Djokovic was upset by Mariano Navone in five sets, ending his perfect 19-0 record in US Open first rounds and his streak of avoiding first-round major losses since 2006. The piece says Djokovic battled vomiting, leg problems and a long match in hot conditions, while also noting wins by Jessica Pegula, Marta Kostyuk and Daniil Medvedev amid rain delays and a Sunday-start schedule.

thenationalnews.com Neutral framing Reported

US Open: Novak Djokovic out in first round of a Grand Slam for first time in 20 years

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thenationalnews.com reports Novak Djokovic was beaten by Argentina's Mariano Navone in five sets at the US Open, which the article says was his first first-round Grand Slam loss in 20 years. It says Djokovic vomited, took a medical timeout before the fifth set and struggled in hot, humid conditions before Navone, the world No 49, completed the upset in four hours and 35 minutes.