Novak Djokovic experienced a tough defeat at the Italian Open just two days after a water bottle incident left him feeling different. Alejandro Tabilo, ranked No. 29 in the world, defeated Djokovic in straight sets, causing the world No. 1 player to exit the tournament early. Djokovic attributed his loss to the impact of the water bottle on his head, which led to symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and headaches. He described feeling like a “different player” on the court during the match.
The water bottle incident occurred as Djokovic was leaving the court after a previous match. A fan’s water bottle accidentally fell from the stands and hit Djokovic on the head. Despite initially reassuring fans that he was fine and resting with an ice pack, Djokovic later expressed concern about his performance and condition following the incident. He now has a two-week break before competing in the French Open, where he will aim for his 25th Grand Slam title.