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Editorial illustration of an underdog tennis player celebrating as a veteran rests at the baseline

Sports•August 31, 2026

What Navone's U.S. Open Upset Means for Djokovic's 25th-Major Bid

The unseeded Argentine won 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1, handing Djokovic his first opening-round Grand Slam loss since 2006.

By Sports & Health Contributors · 5 min read

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