# Novak Djokovic falls to Mariano Navone in US Open first round

https://mins.news/en/item/38134

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-31 04:07 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://bit.ly/46CJOwd

> Novak Djokovic lost in the US Open opening round for the first time, falling to Mariano Navone in five sets. Hampered by physical and internal struggles, Djokovic made repeated mistakes and could not overcome the younger opponent’s fearless play under the lights.

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