Video: Novak Djokovic Jokingly Wears Helmet After Being Hit in Head with Water Bottle
May 11, 2024
Novak Djokovic wasn't taking any chances after accidentally being hit in the head by a water bottle at the Italian Open on Friday.
Djoker arrived at Foro Italico on Saturday wearing a helmet to protect himself:
Ubitennis @Ubitennis🪖 <a href="https://twitter.com/DjokerNole?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DjokerNole</a> è arrivato al Foro Italico con le dovute precauzioni (e la solita sana dose di ironia😂) dopo l'incidente di ieri<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rome?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rome</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ibi24?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ibi24</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/djokovic?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#djokovic</a> <a href="https://t.co/VjPXrAWKgA">pic.twitter.com/VjPXrAWKgA</a>
The incident occurred after Djokovic's victory over Corentin Moutet in the second round. He was signing autographs for fans in the stands when a bottle hit him in the head.
It was initially thought that the bottle was intentionally thrown, but a different angle of the video showed it fell out of a backpack from a fan who was leaning over trying to get an autograph.
Djokovic said afterward he was "fine" and "resting at the hotel with an ice pack."
Tournament organizers said in a statement Djokovic "received medical attention" before returning to his hotel, and his "condition is not a cause for concern."
Djokovic is participating in the Italian Open as a tune-up for the French Open. He defeated Moutet in straight sets and will take on Alejandro Tabilo in the third round on Sunday.
The 36-year-old is looking for his seventh victory at the Italian Open. His six career titles ranks second all-time, trailing only the 10 won by Rafael Nadal.
The 2024 French Open is set to begin on May 20. Djokovic won his third career title at Roland Garros last year.