Tag: Djokovic
Novak Djokovic drops to 12th as Big Three exit ATP top 10 for first time since 2002
Key Takeaways
Novak Djokovic slipped to world No. 12 after losing in the US Open first round to Mariano Navone 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in four hours and 36 minutes.
Djokovic's fall leaves the ATP top 10 without a Big Three player for...
“It seems like it’s gonna be soon,” John McEnroe warns on Novak Djokovic retirement
Key Takeaways
John McEnroe noted that "it seems like it’s gonna be soon" regarding Novak Djokovic's retirement following a shocking five-set opening-round loss to Mariano Navone at the US Open.
Djokovic admitted that "it was an awful feeling on the court for me" after struggling with...
“That’s my feeling,” Sam Querrey predicts Novak Djokovic will retire in 2027
Key Takeaways
Sam Querrey shared his view on the Nothing Major Podcast, stating: "I think at some point next year, in 2027, we will watch Novak play his last tournament."
Querrey made clear his prediction is based purely on instinct: "That’s just a hunch, I have...
“People’s attention spans are shorter than ever,” John McEnroe backs Novak Djokovic on shorter matches
Key Takeaways
Novak Djokovic proposed reducing set lengths to four games, eliminating deuce advantages, and capping encounters so that "matches would not last longer than two hours."
John McEnroe backed the call to shorten contests to engage modern audiences, pointing out that "people’s attention spans are...
Djokovic’s exit ends Big 3 streak in ATP top 10 after 24 years
Key Takeaways
Djokovic loses in the first round of the 2026 US Open
Ends nearly 24 years of uninterrupted Big 3 presence in the top 10
Last ATP rankings without Federer, Nadal or Djokovic in top 10 were on Oct 7, 2002
A historic shift in rankings
Novak Djokovic’s...
“His body simply gave out,” says Roddick as Djokovic falls to Navone in US Open round one shock
Key Takeaways
Novak Djokovic loses in five sets to Mariano Navone in round one.
Jaume Munar edges Terence Atmane in a dramatic five-set battle.
Andy Roddick reflects on Roger Federer’s Hall of Fame induction.
Djokovic’s shocking exit
Novak Djokovic’s campaign at the 2026 US Open ended abruptly with a...
“The vomiting, the gagging, it’s a serious problem,” Djokovic admits after US Open defeat
Key takeaways
Djokovic lost despite leading by a break in the fourth set.
He suffered vomiting, cramps, back and shoulder pain during the match.
The Serb said he is unsure “how much longer” he can keep going with these issues.
Physical struggles on court
Djokovic described the ordeal in...
Novak Djokovic falls in opening round at the US Open
Key takeaways
Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in five sets: 7-6(5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1.
Navone celebrated the biggest win of his career against his childhood idol.
The match ended past midnight, with fans still roaring in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
A dramatic five-set battle
Novak Djokovic began the match...
“For sure, it’s the best feeling I have in one court,” Mariano Navone celebrates stunning win over Novak Djokovic
Key takeaways
Navone defeated Novak Djokovic in Round 1 of the 2026 US Open.
The Argentine called it “the best feeling” of his career.
He highlighted the atmosphere at midnight in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
A dream come true
Mariano Navone produced one of the shocks of the tournament by...
Mariano Navone upsets Djokovic in the 1st round – U.S. OPEN RESULTS. HIGHLIGHTS
Mariano Navone upsets Novak Djokovic 7-6(5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 in the 1st round in New York on Sunday. The epic lasted 4 hours and 36 minutes. This run will match his best achievement in this competition. Here you can see his history at...
