The Serbian tennis player was busy signing autographs after his uncomplicated 6-3, 6-1 victory when a bottle, which fell from a supporter’s backpack, hit him squarely in the head.
The number one tennis player in the world, Novak Djokovicwas close to being “knockout” after being hit in the head by a water bottle after his second round win at the Italian Open against the Frenchman Corentin Moutet.
The Serbian tennis player was busy signing autographs after his uncomplicated 6-3, 6-1 victory when a bottle, which fell from a supporter’s backpack, hit him squarely. He immediately put his hand on his head and fell to his knees. He spent several seconds on the ground while staff came to his aid.
“Novak Djokovic, when leaving Center Court after his match, was hit in the head by a water bottle while signing autographs for spectators,” the tournament reported in a statement published on its social networks. “He received adequate medical attention and has already left the Foro Italico to return to his hotel”they added.
Social media was filled with images showing that the bottle had come out of a fan’s backpack and hit Djokovic.
Source: Ambito
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