How Novak Djokovic is the reason for bizarre viral video showing his team making drink?
Tennis player Novak Djokovic is embroiled in more than enough controversy in 2022, but the newest storm brewing around him is entirely his doing.
By ET Spotlight Special |
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Back in July, Djokovic was quizzed on what appeared to be a bizarre drinking habit as he appeared to inhale something from a drinks bottle during a change of ends at this year’s Wimbledon Championships. When approached by the media for an explanation for a video that went popular on social media, his response raised further concerns.
“Magic potion, that is all I can say,” he responded. “You’ll find out soon, but I can’t speak about it now. You’ll find out soon.” Djokovic is media-friendly enough to know that his response would generate a sensation, with those who continue to argue that tennis lacks strict doping regulations.
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So, when people saw a video of Djokovic's crew blatantly attempting to conceal the preparation of a drinks bottle from a prying phone camera during the Paris Masters last Saturday surfaced, the magic potion resurfaced.
The idea that a player's support personnel would publicly prepare an illegal drink in full front of the public is absurd, yet this story would not have blown if Djokovic's prior statements had not underlined the mystery surrounding his bottle consumption.
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In recent days, a familiar cast of supporters has risen, with Djokovic's wife Jelena among those sharing her viewpoint.