Djokovic falls to Navone: his worst Grand Slam start since 2006

Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round of the US Open by Argentine Mariano Navone, with a score of 7-6 (7/5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, after a marathon match lasting 4 hours and 36 minutes. Health issues, including vomiting and back pain, affected his performance. This defeat ends a streak of 78 consecutive first-round victories in Grand Slam tournaments, a streak that had lasted since 2006. Djokovic, who was aiming for a 25th Grand Slam title, congratulated his opponent after the match.