Djokovic Hit by Bottle After 6-3, 6-1 Win Over Moutet at Italian Open, Incident Accidental

May 10, 2024, 09:53 PM

Novak Djokovic was struck in the head by a water bottle while signing autographs after his 6-3, 6-1 second-round victory over Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open in Rome. The incident occurred as he was leaving the court, and the bottle, which slipped from a fan's backpack, hit him unexpectedly. Djokovic required medical attention at the scene and was treated at the Foro Italico hospital. Despite the incident, which was confirmed as accidental by tournament officials, Djokovic's condition is not a cause for concern, and he has since returned to his hotel.