Djokovic Responds to Close to Bottle Beaning

By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, May 11, 2024
 
Supreme problem-solver Novak Djokovic took a heads up strategy to his Rome return. 

The world No. 1 was almost beaned by a water bottle that fell from a fan’s bag yesterday.

Today, Djokovic confirmed inventive response.

“Today, I came prepared,” Djokovic captioned video of him sporting a bicycle helmet over his trademark baseball cap for cover as he walked onto the event grounds to signal autographs for followers.

The Grand Slam king confirmed a humorousness hours after this scary scene as he departed courtroom.

New angle, all clear now, Novak is ok 👇 pic.twitter.com/LWhhpTN0DY

— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) May 10, 2024

Of course, Djokovic famously celebrated Halloween in Paris years again by masking up as Darth Vader.

We shall see if Djokovic sports any protecting headgear when he takes Court Centrale tomorrow towards world No. 32 Alejandro Tabilo.

Will we see the Serbian famous person sporting full Roman gladiator helmet? Something extra versatile like a catcher’s masks or a beekeeper’s helmet?

As world No. 1, Djokovic is accustomed to wanting over his shoulder at the remainder of the ATP pack chasing him. After the near-miss in Rome yesterday, he could effectively spean a while wanting up too. 

Photo credit score: Mike Hewitt/Getty