Novak Djokovic suffered a surreal bottle smash at the Rome Masters 1000. He decisively defeated Corentin Moutet 6-3 and 6-1 and reached the third round of the Italian Championship. After the win, one of the spectators bent down looking for his autograph, and the bottle fell from the backpack, hitting the Serbian tennis player directly in the head.
The world No. 1 fell to the ground, reported to security and was then treated. After this situation The Rome Championship authorities issued the following statement.
“Novak Djokovic leaves Center Court at the end of the match fHe was hit on the head with a water bottle while signing autographs for viewers. He received appropriate treatment and has already left Foro Italico, returning to his hotel.; The Internazionale BNL d’Italia administration announced that “his condition does not cause concern.”
In the next round, He will face world No. 1 Chilean Alejandro Tabelo (No. 32).Who just defeated German Yannick Hanfmann.
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