Novak Djokovic out of US Open 2024: Defending champion loses to Alexei Popyrin - BBC Sport

Australia's Alexei Popyrin hands defending champion Novak Djokovic his earliest US Open defeat in 18 years with victory in the third round.

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Novak Djokovic is out of the US Open as he suffered a shock defeat by Alexei Popyrin.

Defending champion Novak Djokovic followed Carlos Alcaraz out of the door at the US Open as he suffered a shock defeat by Alexei Popyrin in the third round.

Australia's 28th seed Popyrin stood with his arms aloft as he wrapped up a surprise 6-4 6-4 2-6 6-4 win to hand Djokovic his earliest US Open exit in 18 years.

The Serb will end the year without winning a Grand Slam for the first time since 2017, while his search for a record 25th major title goes on.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/crkm8gr3ey7o

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