The End of an Era: When Greatness Fades to Agony Novak Djokovic's recent US Open exit is a stark reminder that even the greatest athletes eventually succumb to the cruel whims of time and physiology.
As he fell to Mariano Navone in the first round, Djokovic's body betrayed him in ways both familiar and frightening.
For over two decades, Djokovic has been one of the most dominant forces in tennis, with a Grand Slam record that few can match.