The former world leader defeated Marton Fucovic in the second round of Roland Garros, and at the end of the match he was seen with a patch on his chest, which aroused the interest of journalists.

Nanotechnology used by Novak Djokovic at Roland Garros

At the end of the game, Nole talked about the controversial patch and explained why he wears it.

“I really liked Iron Man when I was little, so I try to emulate him. My team has equipped me with incredibly effective nanotechnology to help me perform at my best on the field. This is the biggest secret of my career: if it weren’t for it, I probably wouldn’t be here.” – announced Djokovic.

The mystery patch is actually a nanodevice that improves athletic performance, according to the manufacturer’s description.

“Taopatch helps your body rebalance, which leads to an amazing number of benefits. Our various protocols can help with a variety of symptoms, including improving posture, balance and flexibility of the human body, enhancing athletic performance and reducing stress, anxiety and chronic pain,” the product description reads.

Novak Djokovic defeated Marton Fucovic 7-6, 6-0, 6-3 in the second round of Roland Garros and will face Alejandro Davidovich Fokin in the third round.

The Roland Garros tournament takes place from May 28 to June 11, has a total prize pool of 49.6 million euros, and is the 127th tournament. Iga Sviatek and Rafael Nadal (14-time winner in Paris) became the champions of the title.