Uncommon patch Djokovic makes use of that turns him into ‘Iron Man’ defined

Djokovic flashed the system whereas altering his prime in the midst of his third-round French Open triumph in opposition to Hungarian Marton Fucsovics. He was additionally seen receiving an analogous round object and altering it over later within the match. 

Former world No1 Jim Courier, who was commentating on the match for the Tennis Channel, seen the system and in contrast it to the Arc reactor worn by Marvel comic-book character Iron Man. “Something is taped to Novak,” he said.

“Have you ever seen Robert Downey Jr. (plays Tony Stark in Iron Man) in the same room as Djokovic? Maybe Novak is Iron Man?”

When asked about the pin in his post-match press conference following his 7-6 6-0 6-3 win, Djokovic replied: “When I was a kid I liked Iron Man a lot, so I try to impersonate Iron Man.

“You know, my group delivers an extremely environment friendly nanotechnology to assist me ship my greatest on the court docket, in order that’s the most important secret of my profession. If it wasn’t for that, I in all probability would not be sitting right here.”

It was later revealed that Djokovic was carrying a TaoPatch, a patented wearable nanotechnology system that mixes acupuncture with mild remedy. The firm declare its system gives athletes with “greater coordination, smoother movements and a saving of valuable resources during their competition and training.”

TaoPatch tweeted: “Djokovic uses Taopatch® SPORT nanotechnology! Taopatch®  SPORT nourishes the body with wavelengths of therapeutic light, without side effects or the release of any chemicals. Wearable every day, it’s activated by sunlight and body heat ensuring treatments of 720 hours each month.”