On May 11, Beijing time, in the second round of the 2024 ATP1000 Rome Masters, Djokovic swept France's Moutai with a total score of 2-0 to advance. It's just that when Djokovic signed autographs for fans after the game, he was hit by a water bottle that slipped from the audience and bleed on the head. Now that the official response of the Rome Masters is that Djokovic has been treated and has returned to the hotel without major problems, Djokovic himself responded that it was an accident and thanked the fans for their concern.
In the second round of the Rome Masters, world No. 1 Djokovic fell behind 1-3 at the beginning of the first set, rebounded strongly to win the first set 6-3, and easily crushed France's Moutai 6-1 in the second set, so as to win the opening game with a total score of 2-0 in straight sets to advance to the third round.
It's just that when Djokovic signed autographs for fans after the game, some fans' metal water glasses slipped and smashed directly on Djokovic's head, causing Djokovic to kneel and cover his head in pain, such an unexpected incident is undoubtedly unexpected.
Now, the official statement of the Rome Masters said: "Djokovic was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs for spectators as he left Centre Court at the end of the match. He has received proper medication and has left the course to return to the hotel, and his condition is not to be worried. ”
As for the statement of the spokesman of the Italian tennis federation, Alessandro Cartapano: "Djokovic has a little bleeding from his head, but he doesn't need stitches. He has been sent back to the hotel and looks fine, and Djokovic is frustrated. We are very disturbed by what is happening, and we are trying to find out who it is and understand what happened. The police came to inquire about the situation, but the perpetrator had already left. We're going through all the video and surveillance to see if we can determine what's going on. ”
Djokovic himself has already responded to such an incident: "Thank you for your concern, it was an accident. I'm resting at the hotel right now with ice packs, see you on Sunday. I hope Djokovic is okay and can continue to participate in the next matches smoothly.