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Exhausted Đoković dropped out of the first round of the US Open
Slovenia⚽ Sports8/31/2026

Exhausted Đoković dropped out of the first round of the US Open

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic was defeated by Argentine player Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open after over four and a half hours of play. Djokovic, who was competing for his 25th Grand Slam title, showed visible physical discomfort during the match, including vomiting and holding back tears. Navone won the match with scores of 7:6 (5), 5:7, 4:6, 6:2, and 6:1. Djokovic had previously faced health issues, including problems related to high humidity and heat, which he mentioned before the tournament. Other notable results included Russian Daniil Medvedev advancing past Frenchman Hugo Gaston, Czech Jiri Lehecka defeating Spanish Pablo Carreno Busta, and French player Arthur Rinderknech overcoming Japanese Sho Shimabukuro. Several players withdrew due to injuries, including former US Open champion Marin Cilic and Norway’s Casper Ruud.

Novak Đoković began his quest for history on August 30, 2026, aiming to secure a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title at the US Open. With top-ranked player Jannik Sinner absent, the Serbian tennis star had a unique opportunity to make his mark on the New York stage. His opening match was scheduled at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where he faced Argentina's Mariano Navone. This marked Đoković’s return to the US Open with one singular goal: to etch his name into the annals of tennis history. The highly anticipated match took place on August 31, 2026, and lasted four hours and 36 minutes. Despite starting strongly and winning the first set, Đoković struggled throughout the encounter. He frequently leaned on his knees during long rallies, breathing heavily, and appeared visibly fatigued. By the third set, he was seen walking to the edge of the court and even breaking into fits of coughing. His physical condition deteriorated further, with reports indicating he suffered muscle cramps and back pain. At times, he could barely stand on his feet. Đoković described the experience as one of the worst of his career, noting that he has been battling health issues all season. “It was terrible,” he said after the match. “I’ve been dealing with this almost every match this season. Coughing is a real problem. Then my whole body started to fail, cramps and pain. Eventually, my back and shoulder gave out.” He added that he tried everything possible to continue, including taking tablets, using inhalers, and seeking medical attention, but nothing helped significantly. Despite his efforts, Đoković ultimately fell to Navone, who won the match in five sets with scores of 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. This result marked the first time in Đoković’s 20 appearances at the US Open that he lost in the first round. His last such loss was in 2006 at the Australian Open. Navone, ranked 49th in the world, celebrated his biggest victory yet, calling it a dream come true. “This is the best day of my life,” he said. “Playing against the greatest in history on Arthur Ashe Stadium is incredible.” Throughout the match, Đoković’s wife, Jelena, watched anxiously from the stands, while their children, Stefan and Tara, cheered enthusiastically whenever their father managed to score a point. However, as the match progressed, Đoković’s physical struggles became more apparent. He was seen wiping sweat from his forehead and struggling to maintain his composure. The defeat leaves Đoković still searching for his 25th Grand Slam title. His previous win at the US Open came in 2023, and now he must wait for another opportunity. Meanwhile, Navone’s victory will be remembered as one of the most surprising results of the tournament’s early rounds. His performance highlighted both his resilience and determination, as well as the unpredictable nature of high-level tennis. Other notable matches in the first round included Daniil Medvedev defeating Hugo Gaston, Jiri Lehečka beating Pablo Carreño Busta, and Arthur Rinderknech overcoming Sho Shimabukuro. These results contributed to an exciting start to the US Open, setting the stage for what promises to be a thrilling competition ahead.

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24ur (POP TV) logo24ur (POP TV)IndependentCenterFactual 88Objective 828/31/2026
Đoković vomited several times, could barely stand on his feet and lost

Novak Đoković, 39-letni srbski teniški igralec, je v prvem krogu novoroznega Grand Slam turnirja v New Yorku izgubil pred 48. igralcem na svetovni lestvici, Marianom Navonem. V tekmovanju so bile njegove težave zdravstvene zelo očutne – težave z dihali, bolečine, krči in bruhanje. Đoković je opisal svoje stanje kot

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports event without taking sides or expressing any political opinion. It focuses on the physical condition and performance of a tennis player during a match, which is a non-political subject.

Why factuality (88): Accurate details on the match result, Djokovic's physical struggles, and his comments post-match. Mentions his history at the tournament and recent health issues. Aligns closely with other reports.

Why objectivity (82): Maintains a balanced tone, reporting facts without excessive emotion. Describes Djokovic's condition objectively while acknowledging the significance of the loss.

Večer logoVečerIndependent🔒CenterFactual 85Objective 808/31/2026
Djokovic's unprecedented calvary in New York: It was terrible on the pitch

Novak Đoković, teniški zvezdnik in rekorder po številu naslovov za Grand Slam (24), je v uvodnem dvoboji na Newyorškem turnirju za Grand Slam mednarodne vrste (US Open) izpadel s 6:7 (5), 7:5, 6:4, 2:6 in 1:6 proti argentičanu Marianu Navoneju. Tekma je trajala štiri ure in 36 minut, medtem ko je Đoković večkrat bruhal na igrišču in prikazoval znake utrujenosti. Njegove težave so bile povezane z visoko vlažnostjo in vročino, kar je povzročilo bolečine, krče in težave z mišicami. Žena Jelena je zaskrbljeno spremljevala tekmo, medtem ko so njegova otroka, Stefan in Tara, navdušeno navijala ob vsaki osvojeni točki. Đoković je pred dvema tednoma poudaril, da mu gre za zdravstveno težavo, ki ga pesti že nekaj let, posebno v toplih in vlažnih razmerah.

Bias read (Center): Artikel obravnava teniski dvoboj in zdravstvene težave igralca, kar je apolitična tema. Ne vsebuje političnih stališč ali polemik, zato je polaganje stransko brezpredmetno.

Why factuality (85): Article provides detailed account of Djokovic's loss, including match score, time duration, and his physical condition. It references his previous performance at this tournament and mentions his wife watching from the stands. Consistent with other sources, though slightly more dramatic in descriptio

Why objectivity (80): The tone is somewhat empathetic towards Djokovic, using phrases like 'grozno' and describing his emotional state. While not overtly biased, it leans toward portraying his experience as particularly difficult.

Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenterFactual 85Objective 808/30/2026
Đoković starts the chase for the record

Novak Đoković bo v novem izidu na US Open 2026 začel svoj pot do zgodovinskega rekorda 25. naslova na Grand Slamu. Zaradi odsotnosti prvaka sveta Jannika Sinnerja se mu odprla velika priložnost, saj bo na igrišče stopil že uvodni dan turnira. Na stadionu Arthur Ashe bo svoj prvi dvoboj odigral proti argentinskemu igralcu Mariano Navonu. Đoković ima zgodovino uspehov na tem turnirju, vendar tudi porazov, in zdaj se vpraša, ali bo tokrat zapisal novo zgodovino.

Bias read (Center): Artikel predstavlja nepristransko poročilo o tekmo teniškega igralca Novaka Đokovića na US Open 2026. Ne vsebuje političnih ali družbenih tem, niti katerega političnega stališča. Poudarja le sportske dogodke, rezultate in kontekst tekme, brez nobene stranske podpore ali kritike. Stavka o zgodovini Đ

Why factuality (85): The article focuses primarily on Novak Djokovic's participation in the men's draw rather than Erjavec's match. It provides general context about the US Open and Djokovic's goals but lacks detailed information about Erjavec's match. This makes it less comprehensive when compared to the other articles

Why objectivity (80): The article is neutral in tone, focusing on Djokovic's ambitions and the overall structure of the tournament. It doesn't take sides or provide commentary on Erjavec's match, making it relatively objective despite being less focused on the specific event in question.

Delo logoDeloIndependent🔒CenterFactual 82Objective 788/31/2026
Đoković betrayed the body: vomiting, pain and shocking end in New York

Novak Đoković suffered a significant defeat at the US Open, losing in the first round to Argentina's Mariano Navone. The match was marked by Đoković's physical struggles, including frequent coughing, muscle and back pain, and difficulty breathing due to high humidity. Despite these challenges, he managed to push the match into five sets before ultimately succumbing to Navone. This marks Đoković's first loss in the first round of the US Open in his 20 appearances, and it ends any hopes of him reaching his 25th Grand Slam title this year. Đoković mentioned that such health issues have been a recurring problem throughout the season.

Bias read (Center): The article focuses solely on a sports event and does not involve political figures, policies, or contentious issues. It provides a factual account of the tennis match and the player's performance without any apparent bias or political commentary.

Why factuality (82): Provides correct match outcome and Djokovic's physical state during the match. Mentions his past performance and recent health issues. Some repetition of information seen in other articles.

Why objectivity (78): Uses emotionally charged language such as 'bolečine' and 'šokantni konec', which may suggest a more dramatic interpretation. Tone is sympathetic to Djokovic's situation.

Siol.net logoSiol.netState / PublicCenterFactual 80Objective 758/31/2026
Exhausted Đoković dropped out of the first round of the US Open

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic was defeated by Argentine player Mariano Navone in the first round of the US Open after over four and a half hours of play. Djokovic, who was competing for his 25th Grand Slam title, showed visible physical discomfort during the match, including vomiting and holding back tears. Navone won the match with scores of 7:6 (5), 5:7, 4:6, 6:2, and 6:1. Djokovic had previously faced health issues, including problems related to high humidity and heat, which he mentioned before the tournament. Other notable results included Russian Daniil Medvedev advancing past Frenchman Hugo Gaston, Czech Jiri Lehecka defeating Spanish Pablo Carreno Busta, and French player Arthur Rinderknech overcoming Japanese Sho Shimabukuro. Several players withdrew due to injuries, including former US Open champion Marin Cilic and Norway’s Casper Ruud.

Bias read (Center): The article reports on a sports event without any political implications. It focuses solely on the tennis match and related player performances, without taking sides or expressing opinions beyond factual outcomes.

Why factuality (80): Reports the match result accurately, includes quotes from Djokovic about his physical condition. Mentions his recent health issues and the impact on his performance. Less detailed than others.

Why objectivity (75): Contains some subjective commentary, especially in the Twitter quote section, which adds an emotional layer. Tone is more empathetic towards Djokovic's struggle.

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