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Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit

Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit
BBC Sport Monday 31 August 2026, 04:16 UTC 1 min read
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An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provided further evidence that age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.

An emotional Novak Djokovic suffers a US Open first-round defeat which provided further evidence that age is fast catching up with the 39-year-old great.
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