US Open 2026 results: Novak Djokovic's tearful exit leaves tennis great's future more uncertain than ever

Novak Djokovic suffered a tearful exit at the 2026 US Open, ending his latest bid to claim a historic 25th Grand Slam title. The Serbian tennis star has now gone three years without winning a major since claiming his record 24th Grand Slam title, raising significant questions about his future in the sport. Djokovic had previously overcome doubts about his career before, bouncing back from a two-year major drought in 2018 to win four of the next five Grand Slams.