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Novak Djokovic Receives Medical Attention After Head Injury

Serbia's Novak Djokovic, left, talks with France's Corentin Moutet at the end of their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Friday, May 10, 2024. Djokovic won. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tar

Following his victory at the Italian Open on Friday, Novak Djokovic required medical assistance after being struck on the head by a water bottle. The incident occurred when a child leaned over the railing to offer Djokovic a notebook for an autograph, causing an aluminum-type water bottle to fall out of the child's backpack and hit the top-ranked player on the top of his head.

Upon being hit, Djokovic immediately placed both hands on his head and then curled up on the ground, with a security guard providing protection. Subsequently, he was escorted off the court and into the locker room for further evaluation.

Organizers confirmed that Djokovic sustained a bump on his head and was undergoing medical assessment by doctors. As a result, he did not conduct his usual post-match press conference.

Djokovic curled up on ground after being struck, received medical assistance.
Novak Djokovic hit on head by water bottle from child's backpack.
Security guard protected Djokovic, escorted him off court for evaluation.

The incident transpired shortly after Djokovic's convincing 6-3, 6-1 victory over French qualifier Corentin Moutet in his opening match. This match marked Djokovic's return to competition after a nearly month-long hiatus.

Djokovic is currently gearing up to defend his title at the upcoming French Open, scheduled to commence on May 26.

For more tennis news and updates, visit AP tennis.

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