Novak Djokovic gets ill during brutal first-round match at US Open as No. 4 seed is pushed to brink by unseeded challenger

Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest grand slam exit in 20 years after losing in the US Open first round to Mariano Navone. The No. 4 seed struggled with severe physical issues, including dehydration and cramps, vomiting multiple times during the match. After four hours and 36 minutes of competition, Navone secured victory with a score of 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. The Serbian champion was left in tears following the brutal night session at Arthur Ashe Stadium.