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Djokovic exits in first round after 20 years
Novak Djokovic's participation in the 2026 US Open has ended after his surprise first-round exit against Argentine Mariano Navoni, with a score of 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 1-6. The match was lengthy, lasting over four and a half hours, and despite his effort, it meant the end of his consecutive winning streak since 2006, which reached 78 matches in the early rounds of Grand Slam tournaments. Djokovic experienced muscle cramps, vomiting, and pain in his back and shoulder during the match, leading to his defeat. This marks Djokovic's first first-round loss in 20 years, diminishing his hopes of setting a new record after failing to defend his 25th major title. The 39-year-old player has ongoing health issues during matches, but his current loss is considered one of the biggest surprises in the tournament's history.
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