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Djokovic breaks down in tears midway through deciding set in shock defeat

Djokovic breaks down in tears midway through deciding set in shock defeat
Sky Sports Football Monday 31 August 2026, 10:16 UTC 1 min read
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Novak Djokovic was visibly upset during the final set in his US Open first round defeat to Mariano Navone.

Novak Djokovic was visibly upset during the final set in his US Open first round defeat to Mariano Navone. [Image text:] skysports tennis
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