Novak Djokovic Suffers Mammoth Upset Against Mariano Navone In US Open 1st Round

August 31, 2026 2:52 AM ET Down goes Novak! Down goes Novak!It was a rough Sunday night for tennis legend Novak Djokovic, who was dealing with both physical and internal ailments, made mistake after mistake, and ultimately suffered a massive upset against an opponent who wasn’t intimidated whatsoever. (RELATED: Padres Get Swept By Rays Following Samad Taylor Dropping Ball Over Fence For Home Run)Djokovic, 39, has been eliminated from the U.S. Open following defeat in the first round against Mariano Navone. Lasting four hours and 36 minutes, and going five sets, the icon lost 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.In the entirety of Djokovic’s career, it’s the longest opening-round Grand Slam match he’s ever played in, and his exit from the tournament is also his earliest in two decades, dating back