“This was an accident,” Novak Djokovic shares update after getting hit by a water bottle on his head during Italian Open

“This was an accident,” Novak Djokovic shares update after getting hit by a water bottle on his head during Italian Open

Novak Djokovic (Image via Imago)

Novak Djokovic suffered an accident after his first match at the 2024 Italian Open. The Serbian tennis ace was hit on the head by a metal water bottle and was left in a lot of pain. Djokovic was signing autographs when a metal water bottle fell on his head leaving him in serious pain. The 36-year-old was rushed to the hospital.

Djokovic getting injured this way sent shockwaves in the tennis fraternity with everybody getting worried about his well-being. Amid all the speculations about the extent of the injury, Djokovic shared a health update on social media.

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He revealed that it was nothing but just an accident. The tennis ace also stated that he was doing fine and resting. Djokovic also promised to return to the court for his third-round match at the Masters’ tournament.

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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.
Novak Djokovic posted on X.

Novak Djokovic eyeing his seventh title in Rome

After a mediocre start to the 2024 season as per his standards, Novak Djokovic would be hoping to pick some pace ahead of important events. With the 2024 French Open scheduled to take place in a few weeks, the Serbian ace is eyeing a title in Rome and then entering the mega event with some momentum by his side.

Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic(Via Imago)

Djokovic has already won six titles at the ATP 1000 event in Rome and would be hoping to add a seventh. He has started the campaign with a dominant win as the 36-year-old beat Corentin Moutet in straight sets. Djokovic claimed the first set 6-3 and upped his game in the second set to win 6-1.

He will next face Alejandro Tabilo in the third round and will be hoping to cruise through. Djokovic is expected to go the distance at this tournament considering his top two rivals currently- Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are not playing in Rome. Both are down and out with injuries while Djokovic has kept himself fresh.

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