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

Novak Djokovic suffered a tearful defeat at the 2026 US Open, ending his latest attempt to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. The loss raises significant questions about the Serbian tennis great's future, as it has now been three years since his last major victory. Djokovic, the most decorated men's player of the Open era, previously overcame doubts about his career during a title drought in 2018 before winning four of the next five Grand Slams.