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Novak Djokovic Suffers Shock First Round Exit at US Open Due to Physical Collapse

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12 sources across 10 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Sueddeutsche Zeitung Germany · Centre-left · Sudwestdeutsche Medien Holding
  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • El Espectador Colombia · Centre-left · Grupo Santo Domingo
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Business Day South Africa · Centre-right · Arena Holdings (Lebashe Investment Group)
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

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Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round of the US Open on Sunday after losing to Argentina's Mariano Navone in a match that lasted between four hours and 36 minutes and four hours and 40 minutes. The final score was 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. This marks Djokovic's first first round loss at a Grand Slam since the 2006 Australian Open and ended a streak of 78 consecutive first round victories at majors. The 39 year old Serbian player was chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title but struggled throughout the match with severe physical ailments. Reports indicate that Djokovic vomited several times on court and suffered from cramps as well as back and shoulder pain. Following the match, Djokovic stated that he despised every moment on the court and described his condition as a serious issue that he has carried through nearly every match this year. He expressed uncertainty regarding whether the problem can be fixed and questioned how much longer he can continue playing in this state. Navone, ranked 48th or 49th in the world, described the victory over his idol as a dream come true. Other tournament news includes a late night match where Venus Williams lost to Sofia Kenin in a contest that began after midnight. Additionally, Daniil Medvedev and Jessica Pegula advanced in their opening matches. World number one Jannik Sinner is absent from the tournament due to injury, while Carlos Alcaraz is returning after a four month break.

How each side framed it

Centre-left
These outlets focused heavily on Djokovic's physical suffering and the emotional weight of his struggle.
Centre
These reports provided a concise summary of the result and its historical significance.
Centre-right
These sources emphasized the shock of the upset and the perspective of the underdog winner, Mariano Navone.

Sources

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