“Thank you for the messages of concern. It was an accident and I’m going to rest in the hotel with an ice pack,” Djokovic posted on X. “See you Sunday.” After being hit, Djokovic placed both hands on his head then cowered on the ground while a security guard protected him. Then he was helped down the tunnel to the locker room. Djokovic had a bump on his head and was examined by doctors, tournament organizers said. He did not hold his usual post-match press conference.
“Leaving Center Court after his match, Novak Djokovic was hit in the head by a water bottle while signing autographs. He received medical treatment and has already left the Foro Italico to return to his hotel. His condition is not worrying, organizers said in a statement. Djokovic had some blood on his head but did not need stitches, the Italian Federation spokesperson said. tennis player, Alessandro Catapano.
“He was upset, but he seems to be OK,” Catapano said. “We are also very upset about what happened and we are trying to work out who it was and understand the dynamics. “The police came and asked for information but the person who did it was already part,” Catapano added. “We” “The incident occurred shortly after Djokovic’s 6-3 6-1 victory over French qualifier Corentin Moutet in his opening match. The champion returned after almost a month of leave.
Djokovic has a day off before his next scheduled match at the clay court tournament on Sunday. The 36-year-old Serbian is preparing to defend his title at Roland Garros, which begins on May 26.
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