Novak Djokovic Accidentally Hit by Bottle After It Slips From Fan’s Bag as He Was Signing Autographs at Italian Open 2024, Tournament Organisers Issue Statement (Watch Video)
The Serbian tennis star was seen holding his head in pain after the bottle fell on him from the fan's backpack. This was after Novak Djokovic beat France's Corentin Moutet.
Novak Djokovic was accidentally hit by a bottle which slipped from a fan's bag and fell right on his head as he was signing autographs. This happened after he beat Corentin Moutet to progress to the next round at Italian Open 2024. He was signing autographs for fans as he was making his way out of the Centre Court, the venue which hosted the match when a fan leaned forward and the bottle, which was kept in his bag, slipped and fell on the Serbian's head. Djokovic instantly went down in pain in the area, the video of which has gone viral on social media. However, the Italian Open 2024 organisers later issued an official statement on this incident wherein they stated that Djokovic's 'condition is not a cause for concern'. Rafael Nadal Shows He’s Not Quite Ready for Retirement in Comeback Win Over Zizou Bergs at Italian Open 2024.
Novak Djokovic Accidentally Hit by Water Bottle
The @InteBNLdItalia team showcases a video showing that the Djokovic case was ‘’an accident’. #Djokovic pic.twitter.com/IX6T4ihEVK
— Tennis Majors (@Tennis_Majors) May 10, 2024
Italian Open 2024 Organisers Issue Statement on Novak Djokovic's Injury
"Novak Djokovic on leaving the Central court at the end of his match was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs to spectators. He underwent appropriate medication and has already left the Foro Italico to return to his hotel; his condition is not a…
— Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 10, 2024
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