The Fall of a Titan: Djokovic's Shocking Defeat Raises Questions About Endurance and Legacy The news of Novak Djokovic's stunning first round exit from the US Open has sent shockwaves through the tennis world, leaving fans and pundits struggling to comprehend the scale of his downfall.
His 7 6 (5), 5 7, 4 6, 6 2, 6 1 loss to Navone is no trivial scoreline. Djokovic's struggles were palpable from the outset.
The 39 year old great, a 24 time Grand Slam champion, looked off kilter and visibly uncomfortable throughout the contest.