A short video went viral on social media showing Novak Djokovic's head hit by a metal water bottle after his victory at Rome Open.
Djokovic needed medical attention following his victory over Corentin Moutet at the Italian Open.
🎥 اثناء توقيع نوفاك للجماهير احدهم رمى على رأسه زجاجة ماء 😱😰 pic.twitter.com/5CXpwHMkpn
According to reports, doctors checked him and found a bump on his head.
However, another video depicted that the tennis icon wasn't hit by a fan intentionally, however, the bottle was accidentally slipped from a fan's bag while he was bowing to capture an autograph signature by Djokovic.
The management of the tournament clariffied: "Novak Djokovic on leaving the Central court at the end of his match was accidentally hit on the head by a water bottle while signing autographs to spectators. He underwent appropriate medication and has already left the Foro Italico to return to his hotel; his condition is not a cause for concern."
🎥 مقطع فيديو من زاوية اخرى يُظهر إصابة نوفاك في رأسه عن طريق الخطأ و لم يكن متعمداً حيث انزلقت الزجاجة من حقيبة ظهر أحد المعجبين 🙁pic.twitter.com/I3GlggVXhf