Ailing Novak Djokovic falls in US Open first round for earliest grand slam exit in 20 years

Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest grand slam exit in 20 years, losing in the first round of the US Open to Argentine Mariano Navone in five sets. The defeat marks a significant low point for the Serbian star, who was reported to be ailing heading into the match. This is Djokovic's earliest grand slam departure since approximately 2005.