Novak Djokovic’s patch that surprised everyone at Roland Garros: “It’s the big secret of my career”

Novak Djokovic He is a worldwide figure. He is considered one of the best tennis players in history and holds a privileged place in the history of this sport. But although he has been at the first level for almost 20 years, he continues to surprise.

This Wednesday, in the middle of his match against Hungarian Martin Fucsovics at Roland Garros, the Serbian showed that he has a patch-like device attached to his chest that helps him improve his performance. In fact, Djokovic acknowledged that this innovative product is “the great secret of my career, otherwise I wouldn’t be here”.

The 36-year-old tennis player could be seen wearing this chip on his chest when he changed his shirt to clean up and face a new set in the second round match he played against Fucsovics.

Once the match was over, Novak referred to the device and even dared to joke about it: “I liked Iron Man as a kid, so I try to imitate him.” with In the world of superheroes, the Marvel character bases his power on a device that he wears inside his chest.

What is the patch and how much does it cost?

It is a portable nano-technological device. Tao Patch, is the Italian company responsible for the production of this thermal chip which contains several layers of nanocrystals which capture body heat and convert it into very weak light pulses.

The patch helps improve posture, flexibility, increase performance. But it also serves to reduce stress, anxiety and chronic pain.

Likewise, it should be noted that, for the moment, no medical institution could certify the usefulness and effectiveness of the chip.

This innovative product, which at its highest level is aimed at the elite sports industry, has several ranges, allowing you to find variants from 300 dollars to some with values ​​exceeding 3,000 US bills.

Another controversial Grand Slam for Nole

The Serbian Novak Djokovic assured that he did not deny the words on Kosovo that he pronounced a few days ago and which raised a lot of controversy, at the same time he specified that he cannot conceive a Grand Slam without controversy and that “maybe” is what motivates him.

“I have no problem saying things, I won’t repeat it because everyone has already heard it and posted it. I know there are people who disagree, but it was important for me to say it.” said the tennis player after reaching the third round of Roland Garros for the 18th time in his career.

“Kosovo is the heart of Serbia! Let’s stop the violence,” wrote the player to the camera the tournament makes available to winners on center court to send a message after their matches after progressing through the first round.

Words then ratified in the press room where he said he felt “a responsibility as a public person” and as “the son of a person born in Kosovo” to support the Kosovo Serbs, in a tense situation with the local authorities who in 2008 declared its independence, not recognized by Belgrade and many other countries.

This Wednesday, the Serb didn’t want to add fuel to the fire, but he assured: “I don’t know what a Grand Slam is without controversy, maybe that’s what motivates me.”

The player did not want to respond to the French sports minister, Amélie Oudéa-Catera, who in a radio interview considered the tennis player’s comment “inappropriate” and assured that “it must not be repeated”.

Djokovic did not confirm whether he has met with tournament director Amélie Mauresmo after issuing a very ambiguous statement asking tennis players to be cautious.