"I try to impersonate Iron Man": Djokovic receives attention for interesting piece of tape strapped to his chest

Thursday, 01 June 2023 at 13:00

Novak Djokovic played a great match to take down Marton Fucsovics in straight sets at Roland Garros however the win was overshadowed by an object on his chest.

Djokovic first round match was as good as his second one but once again it was overshadowed by things that happened. The first round match was overshadowed by his message on the camera with this one being overshadowed by an object he had on his chest. Djokovic was asked about his Kosovo remarks and he admitted that he would do it again as he has no regrets about it.

Standing behind his words

Djokovic adresssed the Kosovo remarks:

“I don’t mind saying that. I mean, I would say it again, but I don’t need to because you have my quotes if you want to reflect on that, Of course I’m aware that a lot of people would disagree, but it is what it is. It’s something that I stand for. So that’s all. You know, drama-free Grand Slam (smiling), I don’t think it can happen for me. You know, I guess that drives me, as well.

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Djokovic addresses odd object

Camera's picked up Djokovic carrying something on his chest during his match against Fucsovics and he adressed that as well. He said jokingly that it's nanotechnology that is helping him achieve what he has achieved so far in his career:

“When I was a kid I liked Iron Man a lot, so I try to impersonate Iron Man. 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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Novak Djokovic currently has a clear piece of tape on his chest with something in the center. Is this possibly another tennis player superstition? I want to know how that little piece of tape stays on when he’s running at full speed & sweating 😂