Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling to Navone

Novak Djokovic grinded through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated under the lights against tennis’ most decorated player

Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time  ITVX

Djokovic was visibly struggling throughout the contest, vomiting during the match before being hampered by cramping and back and shoulder problems as the physical demands of the encounter eventually overwhelmed him.

The most decorated player in men’s tennis history is heading home from Flushing Meadows after a five-set loss to Mariano Navone.

The 39-year-old vomited midway through the match and was hampered by back and shoulder issues that affected his serve toward the end.

Ailing Djokovic stunned in US Open first round by Navone  Reuters

Djokovic's lost his first round match at a grand slam for the first time since 2006

NEW YORK, Aug 30 : Novak Djokovic made his earliest exit at the U.S. Open after a shock 7-6(5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 loss to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in a gruelling first-round clash on Sunday, as his latest bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title went up in smoke.The 39-year-old vomited midway through the match and

Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone  CNN

The 39-year-old grand slam legend showed signs of being physically compromised as early as the opening set and managed to take the match to a fifth set, but ended quickly from there..

The 39-year-old grand slam legend showed signs of being physically compromised as early as the opening set and managed to take the match to a fifth set, but ended quickly from there..

Novak Djokovic upset by Mariano Navone in US Open 1st round  ESPN

Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone  Toronto Star

Novak Djokovic grinded through physical and internal ailments, made one mistake after another and could not find what it took to beat a feisty, younger opponent who was not intimidated under the lights against tennis’ most decorated player

Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone  AP News