Novak Djokovic knocked out in
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Novak Djokovic knocked out in US Open first round by Mariano Navone

Tennis star Novak Djokovic crashed out of the US Open in the first round. He lost in five sets to Argentine Mariano Navone.

Navone's 7-6 (7-5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 victory ended Djokovic's latest bid to win a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. Mariano Navone is ranked 48th.

"I think it was obvious that it was a terrible feeling for me out there on the court," said Djokovic, who vomited several times and then had a cramp.

It's something I've carried with me pretty much every game. Vomiting is a serious problem there. Then my body starts to collapse; cramps and pain.

Djokovic has won 78 first-round matches at Grand Slam tournaments so far. The loss ends that winning streak. He last lost in the first round in 2006, according to AFP.

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