Novak Djokovic knocked out of U.S. Open in the 1st round
Summary
Novak Djokovic lost in the first round of the U.S. Open for the first time, beaten by Mariano Navone in a five-set match. Several other top players won their opening matches, while some top seeds and past champions will start playing on Monday.Key Facts
- Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round.
- This was Djokovic's first first-round loss at the U.S. Open and first opening match loss in a major tournament since 2006.
- Djokovic struggled during the match, dealing with vomiting and leg problems.
- Venus Williams lost to Sofia Kenin 6-2, 7-6, with their match finishing after midnight.
- Jessica Pegula and Marta Kostyuk won their first-round matches and have extra rest days before round two.
- Some notable players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, Naomi Osaka, and Iga Swiatek, will start their matches on Monday.
- Daniil Medvedev won his first round despite a rough lead-up to the tournament.
- Rain caused some disruptions during the matches, even inside the stadium with a roof.
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