Novak Djokovic says he ‘despised’ every moment of five-set US Open loss

The 39-year-old also admitted the underlying health issue he first revealed two weeks ago was ‘serious’.

Djokovic fell in five sets to Argentina's Mariano Navone, the Serbian's first defeat in the opening round of a Slam since 2006.

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

The U.S. Open’s Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start

Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners  AP News

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

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

For the first time in 20 years, Djokovic has been bounced in the first round of a Grand Slam.

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.

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 Stunned In 1st Round At U.S. Open After Battling Stomach Trouble  Forbes

Aug 29 : Novak Djokovic said he is never satisfied with early losses but that his second-round exit at the Cincinnati Open gave him extra time to prepare for the U.S. Open, where he will chase a record 25th Grand Slam singles crown.The world number five fell to Argentine Thiago Agustin Tirante in Cincinnati after strug