Tennis star Novak Djokovic was knocked out during the first round of the U.S. Open—but he’ll still walk away with $140,000, and millions off-court

The U.S. Open is offering $108 million in player compensation this year, the largest package in tennis history. The singles champion alone will take home over $5 million.

The Wimbledon semi-finalist went down 6-3 6-3 7-5 to Lorenzo Musetti.

Catch up on our live coverage of Day 2 at the U.S. Open from Flushing Meadows, N.Y.

Who is Mariano Navone? Facts about the man who beat Djokovic  ESPN

John McEnroe was quick to bring Mariano Navone back down to earth just moments after his career-best win.

Novak Djokovic loses in the first round of the US Open for the first time ever  Chicago Tribune

Novak Djokovic revealed he was vomiting and cramping throughout his shocking first-round U.S. Open loss to Argentina's Mariano Navone in five sets.

Djokovic was 19-0 in the U.S. Open first round and hadn't lost his opening match in any major since the 2006 Australian Open.

Mariano Navone pulled off an incredible upset by defeating Novak Djokovic in a hard-fought five-set match. Despite dealing with health issues and requiring medical aid, Djokovic showcased his legendary tenacity, coming back from two sets down. However, Navone executed his tactics flawlessly and remained focused, markin

Novak Djokovic Stunned In 1st Round At U.S. Open: ‘Despised Every Moment I Spent On Court’  Forbes

Djokovic, devastated and in tears from the pain, loses in the first round of the US Open against Navone: "I suffered"  MARCA

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

24-time grand slam champion was emotional after losing to Mariano Navone

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

US Open: Novak Djokovic out in first round of a Grand Slam for first time in 20 years  thenationalnews.com

The 39-year-old admitted the underlying health issue he first revealed two weeks ago was ‘serious’ as he was defeated by Argentina’s Mariano Navone.

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

Suffering Novak Djokovic has nothing left as he falls in US Open first round  The Times

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.

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

Mariano Navone wins 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 to end Serb’s hopes Djokovic vomits numerous times and has to fight off cramps The first night session of the US Open this year was approaching the three-hour mark when Novak Djokovic walked briskly to the corner of the vast Arthur Ashe Stadium court, bent down and vo

The four-time champion in New York battles his opponent and his body for nearly five hours but is beaten in five hours by Argentina's Mariano Navone

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's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam crown ended in a shock 7-6(5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 defeat by unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in a gruelling first-round clash on Sunday.Djokovic arrived for his 20th appearance at the Grand Slam with questions over his form and fitness after losing to Th

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