Novak Djokovic’s use of large blue gloves at the change of ends during his match against Sebastian Korda sparked a big talking point among tennis fans and now the story behind his latest innovation has been revealed.
With temperatures soaring at the Miami Open, Grigor Dimitrov and Emma Raducanu are among the star names who have been struggling to control their body temperatures.
Djokovic also had a dip in his physical levels after he got off to a flying start in his quarter-final match against Korda and that is when he turned to his gloves.
Made by Newgo, the cooling gloves are a cut-price option to regulate your temperature, with the description of a product that costs around £20 or $25 highlighing the benefits.
“This hand ice packs measure 25.5×20.5cm, designed to provide cold therapy for your entire hands, finger and wrist,” it reads.
“Adjustable straps with velcro help to fix the ice gloves in place for hands-free application. With a wide opening, you can easily put on & take off the gloves even swollen hands.
“Specially designed to provide targeted pain relief for hands, finger, wrist, this reusable ice gloves actively relieve inflammation, carpal tunnel, hand injuries, finger pain, arthritis and tendonitis, can also speed up hands surgery recovery. Great for chemotherapy patients and those with neuropathy.
“The outer layer of ice pack gloves is made of leak-proof knitted fabric, comfortable for direct skin touch, can also keep coldness in so you can enjoy the cold therapy for longer time, without worring about any leakage or tear. Filled with 30% more soft gel, this ice mittens stay flexible even after frozen, mould easily around your hands and ensure a tight fit without any restriction.
“These ice gloves can be used for hot and cold therapy according to your needs. Simply put the hand ice packs in the storage bag provided and cool them in the freezer for 2-4 hours for cold therapy. Or heating the hand ice pack in a microwave oven for 30 seconds for hot therapy.”
Tennis legend Martina Navratilova applauded Djokovic for finding an alternative way to control his body temperature, as she spoke to Sky Sports Tennis.
“They’ve had this years ago, it can lower your body temperature in like 30 seconds,” said Navratilova. “It cools down the blood supply. I don’t know why more people haven’t been using them.
“Novak is ahead of everybody when it comes to technology. It’s magic and I don’t know why tournaments don’t have them for all the players.”
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The move certainly seemed to help Djokovic, as he eased into his first Miami Open semi-final since 2016, as he eyes up a 100th career title.
“I am very relieved I won in straight sets,” Djokovic told Sky Sports. “I was quite nervous to be honest, because you never know what comes from Korda.
“He’s so aggressive, so talented and can play any shot. I was on the back foot and it was a tense match.
“It was the best serving performance for me so far. I was quite nervous because you never know what comes from Korda – he’s so aggressive and talented.
“I was on my back foot, waiting for his error rather than dictating from the back of the court. When I needed a first serve I got it but a tense match and great performance.”
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