In a startling incident at the Italian Open, tennis star Novak Djokovic was struck on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs following his victory over Corentin Moutet. The accident occurred shortly after Djokovic secured a 6-3, 6-1 win in the second round of the tournament. A video that quickly went viral on social media shows the bottle inadvertently falling from a fan’s bag, striking Djokovic and causing him to collapse in pain. He was assisted off the court by staff and received medical attention immediately.
Tournament organizers confirmed that Djokovic received appropriate medical care and had returned to his hotel to rest. Despite the accident, Djokovic reassured his fans via a post on X, stating, “Thank you for the messages of concern. This was an accident and I am fine resting at the hotel with an ice pack. See you all on Sunday.” The Serbian player was left with a minor bump and a small amount of bleeding, but his participation in his next match remains confirmed.
The Italian Tennis Federation expressed regret over the incident, with spokesperson Alessandro Catapano noting that initial reactions were of shock and concern for Djokovic’s well-being. Authorities were promptly involved to investigate the mishap, though the individual responsible had left the scene. Efforts to understand the exact circumstances continue, with multiple video angles being reviewed.
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