1 Novak Djokovic was hit in the head with a water bottle following his second-round victory at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, Italy, on Friday.
The 36-year-old Serbian was signing autographs for spectators when he was struck by the water bottle, tournament organizers told CNN.
Djokovic later posted on X, formerly Twitter, thanking fans for their messages.
“This was an accident and I am fine resting at the hotel with an ice pack.
Djokovic defeated Frenchman Corentin Moutet 6-3 6-1 and is next scheduled to face Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo on Sunday.
Persons:
Novak Djokovic, Djokovic, ”, Frenchman Corentin Moutet, Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo
Organizations:
CNN, BNL
Locations:
Rome, Italy, Serbian