Novak Djokovic, one of the greatest tennis players of all time, has revealed that he employs “incredibly effective nanotechnology” to improve his game. This remark was delivered during the ongoing French Open 2023 in Paris. Notably, after his second-round triumph over Marton Fucsovics in Paris at the Roland Garros, the 22-time Grand Slam champion was seen taping a little, strange object to his chest. Since the video of the incident went viral on social media, there has been a lot of interest in the device and how it assists the Serbian tennis star.
Djokovic’s team also provided the former world number one with a replacement gadget in the middle of the match, with the assistance of a ball girl. “There’s something taped to Novak. Have you ever seen Robert Downey Jr. in a room with Novak Djokovic? “Perhaps Novak is Iron Man,” Tennis Channel analyst Jim Courier quipped on Air, referring to Djokovic’s decision to affix the device to his chest.
Following the game, the 36-year-old was questioned about the same object. While he initially quipped, “When I was a kid I liked Iron Man a lot, so I try to impersonate Iron Man.” He further said: “My team delivers incredibly efficient nanotechnology to help me deliver my best on the court, so that’s the biggest secret of my career. If it wasn’t for that, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here.”
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Following Djokovic’s comment, Tao Technologies, an Italian business recognized for its unique nanotechnological devices for human health, claimed to be the manufacturer of the device seen on Djokovic at the French Open 2023. According to the business, the device is activated by sunshine and body heat and gives numerous health benefits. They made a lengthy social media post on their official account.
“One of the best tennis players of all time, Novak Djokovic, last night showed at Roland Garros, during the match against Marton Fucsovics, a “patch” declaring that it’s “an incredibly effective nanotechnology” and the “biggest secret of his career,” the company said in a tweet.
“Well, the nanotechnology in question is Taopatch®SPORT and we, Tao Technologies, are the Italian company that produces them. We specialize in patenting and creating innovative nanotechnological devices for human health and well-being,” it added.
“Taopatch® is activated by sunlight and body heat. The body’s infrared activates Taopatch®’s layers of nanocrystals. Once turned on, the nanocrystals emit photons towards the body providing several health benefits.”
Djokovic, in particular, has a long history of questionable ideas. While he refused to be vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, forcing him to miss contests, the Serb remained opposed to surgery despite an elbow injury in 2017 and sought treatment through holistic therapy. He previously collaborated with former player turned coach and spiritual guide Pepe Imaz who would preach love and peace and his methods included the belief in the power of extremely long hugs.