World number one tennis player Novak Djokovic faced a scary moment at the Rome Open when he was struck on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs after his second-round victory. The incident left Djokovic crouched on the ground in pain, but he reassured fans that he was okay and ready to continue playing.
In a message on social media, Djokovic thanked everyone for their concern and explained that it was an accident. He was seen resting at the hotel with an ice pack and promised to return to the court on Sunday. Despite the scare, the 36-year-old Serbian player remains determined to compete and is set to face Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo in the next round.
Tournament organizers confirmed that Djokovic’s condition was not serious and shared a video showing that the bottle had slipped from a spectator’s grasp. The incident raised concerns about Djokovic potentially withdrawing from the tournament, but he is determined to continue his quest for victory in Rome.
Meanwhile, Djokovic’s longtime rival Rafael Nadal is also making a comeback at the tournament, facing off against seventh seed Hubert Hurkacz. With top players like Djokovic and Nadal in action, tennis fans are in for an exciting weekend of matches at the Rome Open.