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Novak Djokovic loses in opening round of US Open for first time, falling in 5 sets to Mariano Navone
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· August 31, 2026
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Key points He was defeated by Mariano Navone in a 5-set match. The match was closely contested, going to 5 sets.
Novak Djokovic experienced a tough start at the US Open, losing in the opening round for the first time. He was defeated by Mariano Navone in a 5-set match. Djokovic struggled with physical and internal ailments during the match, compounding his difficulties with a series of mistakes.
Despite his efforts, Djokovic was unable to overcome these challenges and ultimately lost to Navone. The match was closely contested, going to 5 sets.
Further details about the match are available from the source, providing more insight into Djokovic's performance and the outcome of the match.
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Category: News Published: August 31, 2026 Source: ABC7 Los Angeles (KABC) Reading time: 1 min
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