Novak Djokovic, a highly regarded tennis player, withdrew from the tournament after a match against Argentinian Mariano Navone. The contest, which lasted four hours and 36 minutes, concluded with Djokovic losing in a marathon battle spanning multiple sets. This withdrawal marks the first instance since 2006 that Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from a title match in the first round of the “Big Ball” tournament.
Prior to this loss, Djokovic had maintained a significant winning streak, accumulating a record of 77 consecutive matches. The match featured notable aspects, including setting a personal record for the longest first set in Djokovic’s career. In terms of set scores, the result was 6:7(5), 7:5, 6:4, 2:6, 1:6 in favor of Navone.
Mariano Navone is recognized for his proficiency on the ground. The details of the match highlighted a substantial performance from both athletes. For Djokovic, the record-setting first set win was significant, as he had previously won 42 of his games in five-set matches, while Navone had lost all four of his games in those prior encounters.
The withdrawal by Djokovic concluded his participation in the tournament.
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