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

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 was upset in the first round, 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 1-6, by the 25-year-old Mariano Navone at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday night.

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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

Djokovic lost having vomited and winced through a match that leaves him facing an uncertain future.