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Its a dream come true: Mariano Navone after stunning Novak Djokovic in mens singles first round of the US Open in New York on Monday (IST). Photo credit: US Open Image Source: IANS
'It's A Dream Come True': Mariano Navone After Stunning Novak Djokovic
Arthur Ashe Stadium: Argentina's Mariano Navone reacted to his stunning win over 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic in the men's singles first round of the US Open 2026 at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Monday (IST).
The world No.49 put Djokovic's latest quest for a 25th Major to bed after a hard-fought five-set win 7-6(5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 against the former World No.1. The Argentine 25-year-old, who has Djokovic as one of his idol, stated that "it was a dream come true" for having faced the Serb great.
"It's amazing. The way we played, five sets against the GOAT," Navone said, as quoted by ATP. "I'm very happy. I don't know, what can I say?"
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