By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Saturday, Might 11, 2024
Supreme problem-solver Novak Djokovic took a heads up strategy to his Rome return.
The world No. 1 was practically beaned by a water bottle that fell from a fan’s bag yesterday.
Immediately, Djokovic confirmed artistic response.
“Immediately, I got here ready,” 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 court docket.
Special approach, all clear now, Novak is ok 👇 pic.twitter.com/LWhhpTN0DY
— Saša Ozmo (@ozmo_sasa) Might 10, 2024
In fact, Djokovic famously celebrated Halloween in Paris years again by masking up as Darth Vader.
We will see if Djokovic sports activities any protecting headgear when he takes Court docket Centrale tomorrow in opposition to world No. 32 Alejandro Tabilo.
Will we see the Serbian celebrity sporting full Roman gladiator helmet? One thing extra versatile like a catcher’s masks or a beekeeper’s helmet?
As world No. 1, Djokovic is accustomed to trying over his shoulder at the remainder of the ATP pack chasing him. After the near-miss in Rome yesterday, he might nicely spend a while trying up too.
Photograph credit score: Mike Hewitt/Getty
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