Tennis superstar mystery: What is that metal disc on Djokovic’s chest?

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The fans at Court Philippe-Chatrier and in front of the TV are all stunned as Novak Djokovic changes his shirt during his second round match against Marton Fucsovics (31). A small metal disc is stuck to his bare chest at chest height, which he even replaces in the course of the duel, which he finally won confidently (7:6, 6:0, 6:3).

After the excitement about his camera message about the Kosovo conflict, the 36-year-old Serb again attracted everyone’s attention. This is a method intended to give extra strength to Djokovic, who often acted as an esoteric in the past. When asked about it, he points to a comic book superhero who is a master engineer who builds elaborate suits. He quips, “I really liked Iron Man when I was a kid – so now I’m trying to imitate him.”

In the background, Djokovic praises his team for being “incredibly efficient” when it comes to nanotechnology and helping him get the best out of himself on the track.

He describes this as “the biggest secret” of his career, without it “he probably wouldn’t be sitting here today”.

Strict diet and long hugs

Djokovic is known for leaving no stone unturned for success. He relies on yoga and meditation, as well as a strict diet – mostly vegan and certainly always gluten-free. The story even circulated that he prescribed a gluten-free menu to his poodle Pierre.

The proximity of Pepe Imaz (49) is also part of Djokovic’s history. The Spanish guru once helped his brother Marko with his depression, which made a deep impression on Novak. He later became part of his entourage and had to support him on tour with his methods. At the tennis academy in Marbella, Imaz used the “power of meditation and long hugs”. Djokovic himself spoke of divine connections.

During the corona pandemic, the 22-time Grand Slam winner had to live with the consequences of not wanting to be vaccinated – which had consequences until spring 2023 as he was still not allowed to enter the US.

Under fire for gross theory

He was widely criticized at the beginning of the pandemic with vague views related to energetics, which is another topic for him at Roland Garros today. Three years ago, he was annoyed with a live conversation on Instagram when he was chatting with esotericist Chervin Jafarieh.

Djokovic explained, “I know some people who, through energetic transformation, through the power of prayer, through the power of gratitude, manage to transform the most poisonous food or the most polluted water into the most healing water.” Hundreds of thousands of users followed the speech of the then number one in the world. Scientists have proven that the molecules in the water “respond to our emotions,” Djokovic said.

Ex-player Mary Carillo (66) then reacted with shock: “I am really shocked that Djokovic and that other man claim that you can make drinking water from poisonous water. Such claims are dangerous.”

The mystery of the drink

At Paris-Bercy last fall, it was a mysterious potion that was mixed for Djokovic in the stands and then made its way onto the pitch via Ball Kid. When his handlers realized they were being filmed, they didn’t exactly cover up their activities, adding fuel to the whole story.

So this time it’s a small metal disc that should keep Djokovic on his way to success. In Roland Garros, the self-proclaimed “Iron Man” is chasing records – if he wins the tournament, he would set the only record with 23 Grand Slam titles ahead of Nadal (22).

Source : Blick