Overview
- Mariano Navone defeated Novak Djokovic 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a 4-hour, 36-minute match on Sunday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
- Djokovic repeatedly vomited on court, took medical treatment and said the vomiting, cramping and shoulder and back pain have troubled many of his matches this year.
- The loss is Djokovic’s first opening-round Grand Slam defeat since 2006 and stops his immediate pursuit of a record 25th major.
- The 25-year-old Navone recorded the biggest win of his career and advances to the second round, opening the seeded quarter of the draw to other contenders.
- The defeat deepens questions about Djokovic’s near-term schedule and long-term playing future as tournament observers await medical answers and his next decisions.