The Humanization of a Legend: Novak Djokovic's Fallible Moment Novak Djokovic, known for his unflappable demeanor, struggled to contain his discomfort throughout his first round loss at the U. S. Open.
His defeat by Mariano Navone marked a rare instance of the 24 time major champion being upstaged on the biggest stage.
Djokovic's decision to play through what appeared to be significant stomach trouble raised questions about his priorities.