Djokovic Falls Early at U.S. Open | New York City News

Novak Djokovic’s U.S. Open dreams ended in shocking fashion as he suffered his first-ever opening-round loss at the tournament — and his first major first-round defeat since 2016 — falling to Mariano Navone in a grueling four-and-a-half-hour battle marred by physical struggles. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula, leading the WTA in wins this season, cruised into the next round and now sits just one title away from reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking. Venus Williams fell to Sofia Kenin in a late-night thriller, while Daniil Medvedev and Tommy Paul staged gritty comebacks. Rain delays and a stadium sensor glitch added chaos to Sunday’s action, all as Arthur Ashe Stadium undergoes massive renovations set to finish by 2027 — making this year’s U.S. Open a rollercoaster of surprises and change. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/202c37c34885d9d2