US Open [Men] 2026 - Grand Slam

[Fiero425]

So Fiero, if Navone drives this one home, are you going to call for Novak to retire like you did when Roger and Rafa were old and struggling?

Oh, I think he knows it's time! He probably just wanted to have 1 more go at the USO; m/b get to 100 wins! I'm not surprised! Today's players just don't donate points like they used to! He's either served off the court or made to work so hard he's just a beaten old man!

 

[PhiEaglesfan712]

So Fiero, if Navone drives this one home, are you going to call for Novak to retire like you did when Roger and Rafa were old and struggling?

Even a washed 38-year-old Rafa in July 2024 dug down and beat Navone. This match proves that Novak isn't the GOAT.

Roger is the GOAT because his floor is so high, and you can rely on him not to lose to this type of opponent. I could never see Roger, even on his worst day, being in any position where is he close to losing to a player like Navone. (Worst version of Roger was the one that lost 6-0 to Hurkacz, but he was still a very good player, and that Roger still made it to a quarterfinal at Wimbledon.)

 

[britbox]

The Gun of Navone wasn't firing blanks today. Didn't see this one coming but even on the highlight reel Novak looked listless.

 

[Vince Evert]

Navone defeats Djokovic in 5. Didn't see the match. What happened? Was he rusty from playing very little tennis or has age caught up with him? Scorewise, could explain why he only won three games after leading two sets to one.

Like him or loathe him, it's a bad loss for the championship, already reeling with Jannick Sinner not there.

 

[Vince Evert]