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Navone eliminates Djokovic at US Open entry

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo31 August 2026 at 08:32

The Serbian Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round of the US Open in New York, losing to Argentine Mariano Navone. The match was extremely tightly contested and lasted 4 hours and 36 minutes.

The final score was 7-6, 5-7, 4-6, 6-2 and 6-1 in favor of Navone. This defeat represents a significant surprise in professional tennis, considering Djokovic's history as a favorite in these tournaments.

Mariano Navone, an Argentine player, thus achieved an important victory in his career by eliminating one of the greatest players of all time in world tennis. The match ended emotionally, with Djokovic visibly affected by the defeat.

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