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Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of the U.S. Open for first time in his career
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· August 30, 2026
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Key points The 39-year-old struggled with physical and internal ailments during the match against Mariano Navone. The match was a lengthy one, lasting four hours and 36 minutes, and consisted of five sets.
Tennis player Novak Djokovic has been defeated in the opening round of the U.S. Open, a first for him in this tournament. The 39-year-old struggled with physical and internal ailments during the match against Mariano Navone. Despite his efforts, Djokovic made numerous mistakes and was unable to overcome his opponent.
The match was a lengthy one, lasting four hours and 36 minutes, and consisted of five sets. Djokovic's loss marks his earliest exit from a Grand Slam in two decades. Further details about the match are available from the source.
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Category: News Published: August 30, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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