Novak Djokovic eliminated in first round of US Open by Mariano Navone

Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round of the U.S. Open on Sunday night, losing to Mariano Navone with a score of 6-7, 7-5, 6-4, 2-6, 1-6 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match lasted over four hours. Djokovic, a 24-time Grand Slam singles champion, appeared to be ill during the match, with reports indicating he vomited on the court during the third set and took a medical timeout to address back issues after the fourth set. After losing the first set, Djokovic won the second and third sets but lost the fourth set and struggled in the final set. Navone, ranked No. 49 in the world, capitalized on Djokovic's condition, who was the No. 4 seed and had reached the semifinals in the previous year's tournament.