US Open 2026: Novak Djokovic breaks down in tears during loss to Mariano Navone in New York

Novak Djokovic was defeated in the first round of the 2026 US Open by Argentina's Mariano Navone, marking the first time he has lost at Flushing Meadows. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, aged 39, struggled physically throughout the match, vomiting into a towel bin. This defeat ends his bid for a 25th Grand Slam title, a record that would move him ahead of Margaret Court.