Djokovic hit with a bottle after his match with Moutet in Rome

ANDMeeting Novak Djokovic and Corentin Moutet There was a controversial epilogue in the second round of the 1000 Masters in Rome: when the number 1 left the tournament tunnel in the locker room received bottle in my head. The container hit him in the back of the head and caused injury. surface without serious consequences.

According to Efe, the incident occurred random: Novak was leaving signing autographs and taking pictures with fans when one of them leaned too far hand him paper and pen, resulting in a bottle of water slipped out of his backpack Djokovic kick.

The Serb went to medical serviceswho diagnosed it as a superficial wound, probably no points needed the seam.

Positive news

Tournament officials have issued an encouraging statement about Novak Djokovic’s physical condition after he suffered an accidental blow.

“Novak Djokovic, walking onto center court after the match, was accidentally hit in the head with a water bottle while signing autographs for spectators. He received appropriate treatment and has already left Foro Italico to return to his hotel; his condition; is not a cause for concern,” assures the management of Internazionali BNL d’Italia.