Djokovic bids farewell in tears in the first round of the US Open
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Djokovic bids farewell in tears in the first round of the US Open

SIC Notícias31 August 2026 at 11:36

Djokovic bid farewell in tears in the first round of the US Open, suffering a surprising defeat. The Serbian tennis player, who has won the tournament on four occasions and currently occupies fifth place in the ATP ranking, was eliminated by Argentine Mariano Navone, ranked 49th in the world hierarchy.

The match was marked by physical difficulties on Djokovic's part throughout the game. Despite having led on the scoreboard, the Serbian was unable to maintain the advantage and ultimately yielded to his opponent.

This defeat represents one of the most unexpected eliminations of the tournament, considering Djokovic's history and experience in Grand Slam events. The 37-year-old player faced problems that limited his performance during the encounter.

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