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Novak Djokovic Hit by Metal Bottle at Italian Open, Condition Stable

May 10, 2024, 08:11 PM

Novak Djokovic, the world's number one tennis player, was struck in the head by a metal water bottle while signing autographs after his second-round victory at the Italian Open in Rome. The incident, initially perceived as an attack, was later clarified by tournament organizers and video evidence to have been an accident. A fan's bottle accidentally slipped from their backpack while attempting to get an autograph. Djokovic received medical attention at the scene and was treated at the Foro Italico hospital. He was reported to be in stable condition and returned to his hotel.