Watch: Novak Djokovic struck on the head by a water bottle, 24-time grand-slam winner says he’s ‘fine’

After defeating France's Corentin Moutet in the Italian Open's second round on Friday, top seed Novak Djokovic needed medical attention after being hit in the head by a water bottle.

The hard bottle had apparently fallen out of someone's luggage in the crowd, according to the tournament officials.

An aluminium-style water bottle dropped out of the bag of a man who was leaning over the railing to give Djokovic a notebook for a signing, hitting the top-ranked player on the top of his head.

Djokovic went to his knees and gripped his head right away. He was ultimately carried off the court after lying in a crouch on the ground for a few seconds while staff members rushed to help him.

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Djokovic informed fans on social media platform X about his well-being shortly after the event. “Thank you for the messages of concern. This was an accident and I am fine resting at the hotel with an ice pack,” Djokovic posted on X. “See you all on Sunday.”

Thank you for the messages of concern. This was an accident and I am fine resting at the hotel with an ice pack. See you all on Sunday. #IBI24

— Novak Djokovic (@DjokerNole) May 10, 2024

Before his next scheduled encounter in the clay-court competition on Sunday,

Djokovic has a day off. The 36-year-old Serbian is getting ready for the French Open, which gets underway on May 26.

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