Mariano Navone went from watching Novak Djokovic win his 1st Grand Slam in 2008 to sending his idol home in his 1st-round exit in 2 decades: From Challenger grind to ‘La Navoneta’

Mariano Navone stunned childhood idol Novak Djokovic in a dramatic five-set US Open opener, earning the biggest win of his career. The 25-year-old Argentine’s journey began at a local club aged three before five Challenger titles helped shape his rise. Known as “La Navoneta”, Navone’s dream became reality as he beat the player he once called “very special”.

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