OUCH! Having just finished his match at the Italian Open against Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-1 on Friday at Foro Italico in Rome, Novak Djokovic, the world-renowned tennis player, experienced an unfortunate incident; he was accidentally struck in the head by a water bottle that came flying out of the stands as he was exiting the stadium.
One minute he was engaging with the fans who were pleading for his attention, signing autographs for them, and the next he was smacked in the head by the erstwhile projectile. Apparently the water bottle fell out of a spectator’s backpack and just happened to strike Djokovic.
Novak quickly grabbed his head and fell to the ground in pain, staying there for several moments before being helped into the tunnel and into the locker room.
Oh my god Djokovic got hit by a bottle while leaving the court in Rome.
Hoping all is good! pic.twitter.com/YAQPySrukI
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) May 10, 2024
The champ required medical attention following the event but fortunately, the situation was quickly brought under control. The Italian Open organizers have stated that there is no cause for concern regarding Djokovic’s condition.
This incident highlights the importance of safety for both players and fans during such events. Even though ample measures are often in place to prevent such occurrences, accidents can happen even in the most controlled environments. Djokovic, a professional and seasoned athlete–and one of the toughest on the circuit– is known for his resilience and it is expected that he will recover from this incident without any major issues.
