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Novak Djokovic eliminated in US Open first round by Mariano Navone
In a major upset at the US Open, 25-year-old Argentine Mariano Navone defeated 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the first round. The five-set match lasted four hours and 36 minutes, ending with a score of 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1.
Djokovic struggled significantly with physical ailments throughout the match, including nausea, vomiting, cramps, and pain in his back and shoulder. He noted that these health issues have been a recurring problem for him throughout the current season. This loss marks his first-round exit at the US Open and his first Grand Slam first-round loss in nearly two decades.
In other tournament news, Carlos Alcaraz successfully returned to competition after a four-month absence due to a wrist injury, defeating Roman Safiullin in straight sets. Additionally, Stan Wawrinka played his final Grand Slam tournament, losing to Matteo Berrettini in the first round before announcing his intention to retire from professional tennis.
Entities
ATP · Argentina · Arthur Ashe Stadium · Carlos Alcaraz · Daniil Medvedev · Hugo Gaston · Jessica Pegula · Mariano Navone · Novak Djokovic · Roman Safiullin · Tommy Paul · US Open
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What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Medvedev used chewing gum during his match to combat dry mouth.
- [● 5 SOURCES] Medvedev is the number 7 seed at the US Open.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jasmine Paolini defeated Veronika Erjavec to reach the second round.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Medvedev defeated Hugo Gaston in straight sets at the US Open.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Daniil Medvedev stated he intends to continue playing professional tennis until approximately age 37.5.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jiri Lehecka defeated Pablo Carreno Busta in the first round.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Jessica Pegula advanced to the second round of the US Open by defeating Gabriela Ruse.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Barbora Krejcikova was eliminated in the first round by Kamilla Rakhimova.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Rain caused match suspensions and delays on the opening day of the tournament.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jessica Pegula defeated Elena-Gabriela Ruse in the first round.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] USTA CEO Craig Tiley confirmed the additional $3,500 player benefit package.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The US Open features a record $108 million prize purse.