
Novak Djokovic’s Early U.S. Open Exit Becomes One of the Tournament’s Biggest Stories
Priscilla Devereaux|August 31, 2026
The 2026 U.S. Open produced a major surprise as four-time champion Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round by Argentina’s Mariano Navone. The result became one of the tournament’s biggest early stories and marked an unusually early Grand Slam exit for one of tennis’s most accomplished players.











