Questions abound for Novak Djokovic after US Open loss and 3 years without a Grand Slam title
- Novak Djokovic lost to Mariano Navone in the first round of the U.S. Open on August 30, 2026.
- This loss marked Djokovic's earliest Grand Slam exit in two decades.
- Djokovic has not won a major title in three consecutive years.
- He has struggled with physical issues throughout the year, including an injured right shoulder.
- Djokovic's son and daughter were present to support him during the match.
Novak Djokovic waved goodbye, made a heart shape with his hands and blew kisses to the crowd as he walked off the court inside Arthur Ashe Stadium to a standing ovation. Among those applauding in return were Djokovic’s 11-year-old son Stefan, while his 8-year-old daughter Tara covered her eyes and loaded her floppy-eared stuffed animal into a bag that went around her shoulder.
After his first-round loss to Mariano Navone at the U.S. Open, it remains to be seen whether the 39-year-old Djokovic will ever bring his bags out on a court again for a professional match. The loss marked Djokovic’s earliest Grand Slam exit in two decades, dating back to the 2006 Australian Open, and the first time he lost his opener at the U.S. Open.
Djokovic has now gone three straight years without winning a major. More concerning than his record is that he has consistently struggled with physical issues this year. After a run to the Australian Open final to start the year, Djokovic played little because of an injured right shoulder.
诺瓦克·德约科维奇在美网失利后面临诸多疑问，三年未获大满贯冠军
诺瓦克·德约科维奇向观众挥手告别，双手做出心形，并向观众送去飞吻，随后在阿瑟·阿什体育场内走下球场，获得观众的热烈掌声。在为他鼓掌的人中，有德约科维奇11岁的儿子斯特凡，而他8岁的女儿塔拉则捂住眼睛，把她的玩具装进肩上的包里。
在美网首轮输给马里亚诺·纳沃内后，39岁的德约科维奇是否会再次在职业比赛中走上球场仍然是个未知数。这场失利是德约科维奇二十年来在大满贯赛事中最早的出局，且是他首次在美网首轮失利。
德约科维奇已经连续三年未能获得大满贯冠军。更令人担忧的是，他在这一年中一直受到身体问题的困扰。在年初的澳大利亚公开赛中表现出色后，德约科维奇因右肩受伤而几乎没有参加比赛。