Mariano Navone· Sports · 161 sources · Aug 31, 2026StoryNo. 49 Navone ends Djokovic's 78-match Grand Slam opening streakNovak Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th major collapsed with a historic first-round exit at the US Open, as he battled illness, vomiting and extreme fatigue before losing in five to Mariano Navone, with tears on court and his family watching in New York. The marathon match underscored Djokovic’s fragile health and Navone’s upset victory in what was his longest first-round major match in the Open era.Sports· Aug 31, 2026+1580CommentShareWrite a comment…
Mariano Navone· Sports · 218 sources · Aug 27, 2026StoryDjokovic Falls to Navone in US Open Round OneNovak Djokovic faces a challenging 2026 US Open draw with a first-round test against Mariano Navone and a potential second-round clash with either Matteo Berrettini or Stan Wawrinka, all while looming quarterfinals could pit him against Daniil Medvedev or a rematch with Carlos Alcaraz as he pursues a 25th major. With Jannik Sinner sidelined and Alcaraz still regaining form, Djokovicis positioned to seize a rare window for title success, even as the field features tough early matchups like Arthur Fery against Zverev and Stan Wawrinka’s rematch with Berrettini entering round two against Djokovic.Sports· Aug 27, 2026+2150CommentShareWrite a comment…
