Novak Djokovic out of Italian Open after Alejandro Tabilo causes upset
Six-time champion Novak Djokovic crashed out of the Italian Open after suffering a comprehensive defeat to world number 32 Alejandro Tabilo in Rome.
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Djokovic suffers shock third-round exit at Rome Open
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic reacts after being defeated by Chile’s Alejandro Tabilo at the Men’s ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 12, 2024. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
Watch: Novak Djokovic Falls On Floor After Flying Bottle From Crowd Hits Head
Novak Djokovic was left in agony after being struck with a hard plastic water bottle as he left the court following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet at the Rome Open which advanced him to the third round on Friday. World number one Djokovic was left crouched on the ground in pain as the bottle hit him on the back of the head as he was signing autographs for fans while he exited the centre court at the Foro Italico. Djokovic was then led from the arena on foot by security staff who covered the 24-time Grand Slam winner while he made his way into the bowels of the stands.
Djokovic ‘fine’ after bottle strike drama at Rome Open
Serbia’s Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning against France’s Corentin Moutet during the Men’s ATP Rome Open tennis tournament at Foro Italico in Rome on May 10, 2024. (Photo by Filippo MONTEFORTE / AFP)
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ATP roundup: Jiri Lehecka, Alejandro Tabilo win first tour titles
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