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‘An awful feeling on court,’ says Djokovic after shock first-round exit from the US Open in New York on Monday (IST). Photo credit: US Open/X Image Source: IANS
US Open: ‘An Awful Feeling On Court,’ Says Djokovic After Shock First-round Exit
US Open: The 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic described his time on court as ‘an awful feeling’ after the Serbian great suffered a stunning first-round defeat to Argentina’s Mariano Navone at the US Open on Monday (IST), revealing that persistent physical problems, including vomiting, cramping and pain, severely affected his ability to finish the match.
“I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me. It's something that I've been carrying, unfortunately, pretty much every match this year. Vomiting, throwing up, a serious issue there. Then my whole body starts to collapse, basically cramping and pain,” Djokovic said after the loss, as quoted by ATP.
“Yeah, the back just gave up in the end and shoulder, and I couldn't close it out,” he added.
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