The Unfortunate Intersection of Tennis and Mortality The US Open has a way of exposing its competitors' vulnerabilities.
Novak Djokovic's recent loss to Mariano Navone was particularly jarring, as the 39 year old Serbian tennis player exited the tournament in a five set marathon.
Djokovic has been an institution on the Grand Slam circuit for two decades, with a record 24 major titles under his belt.