Djokovic Eliminated in US Open First Round, Cites Back Injury

Novak Djokovic was eliminated in the first round of the US Open, a career first, following a loss to Stan Wawrinka. Djokovic cited a back injury as the reason for his performance and his subsequent withdrawal from the Serbian Davis Cup team. He stated that he is unsure what to expect regarding his future in tennis, expressing that he has "nothing more to give on the court, only tears." The injury also led the Portland team to avoid taking risks with his participation.

In other tennis news, Carlos Alcaraz is returning to the US Open championship. Meanwhile, in Israeli soccer, Hapoel Tel Aviv drew 0-0 with Hapoel Haifa, with Stav Turi'al missing a penalty kick.