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”. 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”.
