Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Djokovic Breaks Down in Tears as Navone Wins US Open
Novak Djokovic lost his first match at the 2026 US Open.
Mariano Navone, an Argentine tennis player, won the five-set match.
Djokovic won the second and third sets after losing the first.
However, Djokovic became sick and vomited several times.
He also had trouble moving and felt pain and cramping.
Navone won the fourth set and controlled much of the fifth.
Djokovic became emotional and cried because his body was struggling.
The loss ended Djokovic’s attempt to win a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone defeated fourth seed Novak Djokovic in five sets at the 2026 US Open.
Navone won 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after Djokovic led two sets to one.
Djokovic vomited several times and struggled with cramping, pain, movement, and back and shoulder problems.
Djokovic received medical attention after the fourth set and cried during the deciding set.
The 4-hour, 36-minute defeat was Djokovic’s first Grand Slam opening-round loss since the 2006 Australian Open.
- Who
- Fourth seed Novak Djokovic lost to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone.
- What
- Navone defeated Djokovic in the first round of the 2026 US Open.
- When
- August 31, 2026; reports differed on whether the match concluded Sunday or Monday.
- Where
- Arthur Ashe Stadium at Flushing Meadows in New York.
- Why
- Navone won as Djokovic dealt with vomiting, cramping, pain, and back and shoulder problems.
Djokovic’s Physical Struggles
Navone’s Breakthrough Victory
What shaped the result
Djokovic’s Physical Struggles
Djokovic said vomiting, cramping, pain, and back and shoulder problems affected his serve, movement, and ability to close out the match.
Navone’s Breakthrough Victory
Navone fought back after falling behind two sets to one and completed the biggest win of his career.
How the players described the match
Djokovic’s Physical Struggles
Djokovic said he felt awful on court and did not enjoy himself, but insisted he did not want to give up and wanted to finish.
Navone’s Breakthrough Victory
Navone called defeating Djokovic in five sets a dream come true and said he was still processing the achievement.
- Final score
- Navone won 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
- Match duration
- Four hours and 36 minutes.
- Djokovic’s status
- He was the fourth seed, a 24-time Grand Slam champion, and a four-time US Open champion.
- Historic defeat
- It was Djokovic’s first opening-round loss at a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open.
- Physical issues
- Djokovic vomited several times, struggled with movement, and received medical attention after the fourth set.
- Tournament record
- Djokovic reportedly entered with a 95-15 US Open record and a 19-0 US Open first-round record.
- Title pursuit
- The defeat ended Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Sources
Novak Djokovic Crashes Out! Mariano Navone Pulls Off Massive First-Round Upset At US Open 2026
Viral Video Shows Novak Djokovic Vomiting As Physical Struggles Mar US Open Exit | WATCH
Ailing Novak Djokovic in tears after US Open first round exit by Navone - Telegraph India
Novak Djokovic Breaks Down In Tears As He Suffers Stunning First-Round Exit At US Open
