Novak Djokovic\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Djokovic<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n Made by Newgo, the cooling gloves are a cut-price option to regulate your temperature, with the description of a product that costs around \u00a320 or $25 highlighing the benefits.<\/p>\n \u201cThis hand ice packs measure 25.5\u00d720.5cm, designed to provide cold therapy for your entire hands, finger and wrist,\u201d it reads.<\/p>\n \u201cAdjustable 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.<\/p>\n \u201cSpecially 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThe 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.<\/p>\n \u201cThese 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.\u201d<\/p>\n Tennis legend Martina Navratilova applauded Djokovic for finding an alternative way to control his body temperature, as she spoke to Sky Sports Tennis.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019ve had this years ago, it can lower your body temperature in like 30 seconds,\u201d said Navratilova. \u201cIt cools down the blood supply. I don\u2019t know why more people haven\u2019t been using them.<\/p>\n \u201cNovak is ahead of everybody when it comes to technology. It\u2019s magic and I don\u2019t know why tournaments don\u2019t have them for all the players.\u201d<\/p>\n The 5 men with the most titles in Indian Wells & Miami combined: Novak Djokovic on 11, Roger Federer 2nd<\/a><\/p>\n Novak Djokovic was \u2018ready to abandon his career\u2019 reveals former coach Goran Ivanisevic<\/a><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n \u201cI am very relieved I won in straight sets,\u201d Djokovic told Sky Sports. \u201cI was quite nervous to be honest, because you never know what comes from Korda.<\/p>\n \u201cHe\u2019s so aggressive, so talented and can play any shot. I was on the back foot and it was a tense match.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was the best serving performance for me so far. I was quite nervous because you never know what comes from Korda \u2013 he\u2019s so aggressive and talented.<\/p>\n \u201cI 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.\u201d<\/p>\n READ NEXT: Novak Djokovic breaks another Roger Federer record as he storms into Miami Open semi-finals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The post Why was Novak Djokovic wearing gloves in his latest Miami Open match?<\/a> appeared first on Tennis365<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Novak Djokovic\u2019s 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. 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