Novak Djokovic's fast start at the Rome Open was overshadowed on Friday after the tennis icon was struck with a hard plastic water bottle while greeting fans following his 6-3, 6-1 win over France's Corentin Moutet.Home fans have also been deprived of cheering on Matteo Berrettini and Lorenzo Musetti who both pulled out, Musetti while losing to France's Terence Atmane on Friday morning.
Djokovic has still to win a title in 2024.
Novak Djokovic needed medical treatment at the Rome Masters after he was struck on the head by a falling water bottle as he went to sign autographs following a routine victory.