Djokovic loses first Grand Slam opener in 19 years at 2025 US Open
Novak Djokovic suffered a stunning first-round exit at the US Open, losing to Argentina's Mariano Navone in a match lasting four hours and 36 minutes. The defeat ended Djokovic's remarkable streak of 78 consecutive Grand Slam opening-round victories, a run stretching back nearly two decades. His last first-round loss at a major had come at the 2006 Australian Open. The grueling contest also stands as the longest first-round Grand Slam match of his career. On a historic note, Djokovic made his 20th US Open appearance, joining an elite group that includes Jimmy Connors, Andre Agassi, and Feliciano Lopez.
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