Novak Djokovic’s hopes of climbing back to the top of the tennis world were erased late Sunday night when he suffered a stunning first-round exit at the hands of Argentina’s Mariano Navone.
Djokovic dealt with physical issues throughout the match and swiftly dropped the final two sets after taking two of the first three.
The loss marked Djokovic’s earliest Grand Slam exit since 2006, as he hadn’t lost in the first round of a Grand Slam event since he was just 18.
Here’s more to know about Djokovic’s loss and how it compares to his worst Grand Slam defeats.
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