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Djokovic breaks down in tears during US Open first-round exit
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Afterwards Djokovic revealed he had been hampered by a "health condition" which has been "bothering" him in oppressive conditions over a number of years and, discussing the issue with reporters shortly after losing to Navone, called it a "serious issue".
Djokovic, seeded fourth, showed the fight for which he has always been renowned before succumbing to a 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 loss in a humid New York. "It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up," Djokovic said.
"I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me," Djokovic said. So often Djokovic has found a way to win in moments of adversity.
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- Djokovic, seeded fourth, showed the fight for which he has always been renowned before succumbing to a 7-6 (7-5) 5-7 4-6 6-2 6-1 loss in a humid New York.
- "I think it was obvious that it was an awful feeling on the court for me," Djokovic said.
- Afterwards Djokovic revealed he had been hampered by a "health condition" which has been "bothering" him in oppressive conditions over a number of years and, discussing the issue with reporters shortly after losing…
- "It's something that I have been carrying pretty much every match this year - vomiting, throwing up," Djokovic said.
- So often Djokovic has found a way to win in moments of adversity.
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- BBClink