Shocking at the US Open. Novak Djokovic has been eliminated in the first round, being defeated by Argentine Mariano Navone after a marathon battle of 4 hours and 36 minutes.
The Serb won the third set and was ahead 2-1, but then physical problems significantly affected his play. Djokovic had difficulty breathing, episodes of vomiting, cramps and pain in his back and shoulder.
Navone took advantage of the situation and turned everything around, winning 6-2, 6-1 in the final two sets.
This is the first time Djokovic has been eliminated in the first round of the US Open and his first loss in a Grand Slam tournament debut since the 2006 Australian Open.
After the match, Djokovic admitted that his physical condition was very difficult, while thanking the New York public for their extraordinary support.
A bitter elimination for the Serbian champion, who leaves the US Open much earlier than expected. A US Open that starts with surprises on its first day. In the absence of Jannick Sinner, who will not participate in the New York Grand Slam due to injury, all eyes are now on the Spanish tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.
