Why does Novak Djokovic wear a metal disc strapped to his chest as the No. 2 seed chases his fourth US Open title at this year’s tournament
- Novak Djokovic will be looking to win his fourth US Open title this year
- Many fans will notice that the Serbian wears a metal disc strapped to his chest
- The 2023 US Open men’s final will take place on Sunday, September 10
Novak Djokovic will be looking to win his fourth US Open title at this year’s tournament.
The Serbian, seeded at No. 2 for the tournament, last won in New York back in 2018 when he defeated Juan Martin del Potro in straight sets.
Djokovic missed last year’s US Open because of his Covid vaccine status. In his last appearance at the competition, the 36-year-old was beaten by Daniil Medvedev in the 2021 final.
He will be hoping to go all the way at this year’s competition after suffering a dramatic loss to world No 1 Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final earlier this summer.
Many fans have spotted that the Serbian wears a mysterious metal disc taped to his chest during matches.
Mail Sport breaks down why Novak Djokovic wears a metal disc strapped to his chest.
Novak Djokovic will be looking to win his fourth US Open at this year’s tournament
His last win at the tournament came in 2018 when he defeated Juan Martín del Potro in straight sets
Why does Djokovic wear a metal disc taped to his chest?
Djokovic has been spotted wearing a metal disc taped to his chest by tennis fans.
The No. 2 ranked tennis star was asked about the disc back in May – following his French Open win over Marton Fucsovics.
‘When I was a kid I liked Iron Man a lot,’ he said sarcastically.
‘So I try to impersonate Iron Man.’
Djokovic went on to joke that is team delivers ‘efficient nanotechnology’ to enhance his performance.
‘My team delivers incredibly efficient nanotechnology to help me deliver my best,’ he said.
‘That’s probably the biggest secret of my career. If it wasn’t for that, I probably wouldn’t be sitting here.’
It was later reported that is in fact a Taopatch, which is designed by an Italian company called Tao Technologies.
Djokovic teased fans that he tries to impersonate Iron Man with the disc, but the device is actually used to improve health and well being
What is a Taopatch?
The Taopatch is described as a ‘human upgrade device’ – which is designed to improve health and well being.
Tao Technology’s official website claims that the patch ‘contains layers of nanocrystals, which capture your body heat and convert it into impulses of very weak light, which is then emitted onto the specific points on your body.’
Its purpose is to ‘stimulate’ users’ central nervous system, ‘enhancing its communication with the rest of the body.’
The Taopatch improves sleep, posture, balance, flexibility, recovery times, and focus, alongside reductions in stress, anxiety, and chronic pain.
For those wanting to purchase one, a Taopatch starts at £238, and the company claims that it has even helped patients with multiple sclerosis.
What is the full US Open schedule?
Monday, August 28
- Men’s first round
- Women’s first round
Tuesday, August 29
- Men’s first round
- Women’s first round
Wednesday, August 30
- Men’s second round
- Women’s second round
Thursday, August 31
- Men’s second round
- Women’s second round
Friday, September 1
- Men’s third round
- Women’s third round
Saturday, September 2
- Men’s third round
- Women’s third round
Sunday, September 3
- Men’s round of 16
- Women’s round of 16
Monday, September 4
- Men’s round of 16
- Women’s round of 16
Tuesday, September 5
- Men’s quarter-finals
- Women’s quarter-finals
Wednesday, September 6
- Men’s quarter-finals
- Women’s quarter-finals
Thursday, September 7
Friday, September 8
Saturday, September 9
Sunday, September 10
The men’s final will take place at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Sunday, September 10