Tennis star Novak Djokovic’s return to the Italian Open took a shocking turn when a falling water bottle hit him on the head after his winning match. The World No. 1 had just defeated France’s Corentin Moutet 6-3, 6-1 on Friday when the freak accident occurred during fan autograph signings.
Video footage showed the 24-time Grand Slam champion clutching his head and dropping to his knees before medical staff rushed to assist him. Tournament organizers confirmed Djokovic received treatment and later left the venue to rest at his hotel.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), the Serb reassured fans: \"This was an accident… I’m fine resting with an ice pack. See you all on Sunday.\" The incident sparked concern globally, with fans flooding social media with get-well wishes.
Djokovic is set to play his next match Sunday – proving even a bizarre mishap won’t keep this champion down for long.
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The incident sparked concern globally, with fans flooding social media with get-well wishes.
