Tennis enthusiasts were captivated by an enigmatic jar that was delivered courtside during Novak Djokovic’s victorious late-night match against Lorenzo Musetti at the French Open. The world’s top-ranked player and defending champion’s match was delayed due to inclement weather, with Djokovic ultimately prevailing in the early hours of Sunday morning after a grueling five-set battle.
A receptacle labelled ‘power drink’ was delivered from a coach in the stands during the match, believed to be intended for Musetti. This sparked speculation among viewers regarding its contents, with some referring to it as “magic powder”. The intended recipient of the powder was unclear, although there were assertions that it was intended for Musetti. Social media also buzzed with conjecture that it may have been for Djokovic, particularly after he was observed engaging in a deep conversation with an official at the time of the delivery. However, it was later confirmed that it was intended for Musetti.
Contained within the jar was a branded powder-based energy drink known as ‘X-treme power drink’, characterized as a “powdered drink to create isotonic energy drink enriched with carbohydrates, mineral salts and vitamins”. Observant fans also noted that the beverage differed from what Djokovic has previously been seen using. Djokovic had previously caused a stir at the French Open in 2022 when his team was seen concocting a drink, which the player subsequently revealed to be an electrolyte drink called Sila, of which he is also a shareholder in the company.
Djokovic encountered another grueling match at the French Open, participating in the longest Roland Garros match of his career and ultimately overcoming Francisco Cerundolo in yet another five-set encounter. Subsequently, he progressed to the quarter-finals while nursing a knee injury sustained during the contest. Djokovic is scheduled to undergo a scan to assess the severity of the injury. He attributed the slipperiness of the court to the injury he appeared to sustain at the onset of the second set, expressing apprehensions about the condition of the court to tournament officials.
The incident involving the delivery of the ‘magic powder’ during Novak Djokovic’s match certainly introduced an element of intrigue to an already eventful French Open. Fans were left to ponder its purpose and intended recipient, and it remains to be seen if this occurrence will have any impact on the continuing tournament. Stay tuned for further updates on the French Open as the competition progresses.