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In Photos: Novak Djokovic moved to tears during shock first-round US Open exit

Updated On: 31 August, 2026 09:58 AM IST | Atharva Upasani

Novak Djokovic's US Open campaign ended in a five-set defeat to Mariano Navone. The 39-year-old fought heat and exhaustion before breaking down in tears as the Argentine dominated the fifth set. (Pics: AFP)

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Novak Djokovic in tears during his match (Pic: AFP)
Novak Djokovic in tears during his match (Pic: AFP)
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Novak Djokovic broke down in tears as his US Open campaign ended with a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone, as the Serbian's push for a 25th Grand Slam title ended early
Novak Djokovic broke down in tears as his US Open campaign ended with a first-round defeat to Mariano Navone, as the Serbian's push for a 25th Grand Slam title ended early
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The fourth seed fought back from a set down but, after battling various physical issues throughout the night, eventually fell 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 1-6
The fourth seed fought back from a set down but, after battling various physical issues throughout the night, eventually fell 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 1-6
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With this defeat, 21 years to the day of his US Open debut, the question now lingers as to whether this was Djokovic’s final match at this or any Grand Slam
With this defeat, 21 years to the day of his US Open debut, the question now lingers as to whether this was Djokovic’s final match at this or any Grand Slam
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The record holder with 24 major titles threw up at least once and later appeared to be cramping when he grabbed at his left foot
The record holder with 24 major titles threw up at least once and later appeared to be cramping when he grabbed at his left foot
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Djokovic swallowed pills brought to him by a doctor and had his lower back massaged during a medical timeout between the fourth and fifth sets, and he grimaced after several shots. However, his US Open journey ended in round one
Djokovic swallowed pills brought to him by a doctor and had his lower back massaged during a medical timeout between the fourth and fifth sets, and he grimaced after several shots. However, his US Open journey ended in round one

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