Novak Djokovic Suffers First-Round US Open Exit

Novak Djokovic lost to Argentina's Mariano Navone in a five-set first-round match at the 2026 US Open, marking his earliest exit from a Grand Slam tournament in two decades.

The 39-year-old fell 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a four-hour and 36-minute marathon on August 30, 2026, committing 70 unforced errors during the contest.

Djokovic, who required medical attention for cramping and back pain during the match, has now suffered consecutive first-round losses following his early exit at the Cincinnati tournament earlier this month.