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Novak Djokovic to Undergo Medical Tests After On-Court Setback

Following a head injury from a water bottle incident, Djokovic faced an unexpected defeat at the Italian Open.

  • Novak Djokovic was struck by a metal water bottle while signing autographs, leading to symptoms of nausea and dizziness.
  • The incident occurred after a second-round victory, and Djokovic later suffered a rare early exit in the tournament.
  • Despite initial assurances of feeling fine, the world number one tennis player reported feeling like a 'different player' during his match.
  • Djokovic, concerned about potential lingering effects, plans to have medical tests to assess his condition.
  • The Serbian tennis star wore a helmet during subsequent public appearances as a precautionary measure.
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