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Novak Djokovic was hit in the head by a water bottle during the tournament

Novak Djokovic

Hit in the head by a water bottle

… Tourney calls it an accident

The last thing Novak Djokovic When he signed autographs after his victory at the Italian Open, you probably expected him to get injured… but that’s exactly what happened – when a flying water bottle from the stands hit him in the head, leaving him cowering in pain.

Djokovic approached his supporters after a 6-3, 6-1 victory over France Corentin Moutet on Friday…and decided to show some love by doodling his Hancock on some memorabilia.

Videos on X show Djokovic falling to the ground and grabbing his head after the water bottle hit him in the head.

Novak Djokovic was hit in the head with a bottle by someone in the crowd, falling and bleeding.

Shocking lack of security at Rome tournament.

Someone protect this man.pic.twitter.com/fGnVrYpb4h

— Danny 🐊 (@DjokovicFan_) May 10, 2024


Many who saw the clip scolded security and wondered how someone managed to throw an object at Joker… but another angle revealed that it was unintentional.

“This is not being treated as an intentional act but as an accident,” tournament organizers said in a statement.

“A boy called for an autograph and the bottle fell out of his pocket.”

“Novak has undergone the necessary examinations and is already on the way to his hotel. His condition is not a cause for concern.”