Novak Djokovic Wears Unusual Cooling Gloves During Miami Open Victory
Novak Djokovic was seen wearing an unusual pair of cooling gloves during his Miami Open win over Sebastian Korda. The Serbian star had to dig deep to secure a 6-3, 7-6 victory, booking his spot in the semi-finals, where he will face Grigor Dimitrov.
Djokovic started strong, dominating the first set. However, Korda fought back in the second, securing an early break and leading 5-2 at one point. Despite this, Djokovic mounted an impressive comeback, forcing a tiebreak and sealing the win in straight sets.
Cooling Gloves: Djokovic’s Secret Weapon?
During changeovers, Djokovic was spotted wearing large blue gloves, which he rubbed on his neck and face. It was later revealed that the gloves contained ice packs to help cool him down.
Tennis legend and Sky Sports pundit Martina Navratilova praised Djokovic’s innovative approach, saying:
“These have been around for years. They can lower body temperature in about 30 seconds by cooling the blood supply. I don’t know why more players don’t use them. Novak is always ahead when it comes to technology—it’s magic!”
Djokovic Reflects on Tough Match
After the match, Djokovic expressed relief at securing the win in straight sets:
“The highlight was my first serve—it was my best serving performance of the tournament. Korda is so aggressive and talented, I had to battle back. I was on the back foot at times, but I found a way to win.”
Djokovic now prepares for a semi-final clash against Dimitrov, as he continues his quest for another Miami Open title.
