Molecules react to our emotions? Tennis superstar confused with crazy theses

The boredom in the corona lockdown seems great with Novak Djokovic: The world number one irritates the Internet with obscure theories and reaps criticism.

• The tennis tour is taking a break due to the corona virus . 
• Superstar Novak Djokovic made strange theses.
• The “ Djoker ” is receiving a lot of criticism for this. 

Frankfurt / Belgrade - Novak Djokovic did not become the best tennis player of the present simply because he plays tennis * well . No, strict discipline and innovative approaches in all areas of life paved his way to the top, the Serb is convinced of that. With yoga he strengthens his wiry body, with meditation the mind, and a strict diet, mostly vegan and always gluten-free, forms the basis. The tennis star even prescribed a gluten-free menu for his poodle Pierre. So far so good.

But the corona lockdown * doesn't seem to get the former Becker protégé well - at least he's irritating on the Internet with increasingly obscure theories, for example recently in an Instagram live conversation with the esoteric Chervin Jafarieh . "I know some people," explains the 17-time Grand Slam champion there, "who, through energetic conversion, the power of prayer, the power of gratitude, make it into the most poisonous food or water most healing water. "

Nutrition & detoxification have played a major part in my life & career on court. Tomorrow join Chervin and I at 7pm cest on IG Live to talk about our perspectives .. going to be a really good one so bring pen and paper. We'll see you then #TheSelfMasteryProject pic.twitter.com/Iw7qFcGWXH

Novak Djokovic: Water molecules react to our emotions?

Over 600,000 people have already seen the video with Djokovic's questionable intellectual outpouring. "Scientists have proven," the 32-year-old continues, "that the molecules in the water react to our emotions, to what was said."

And if that doesn't help, the self-proclaimed alchemist and Djokovic confidante Jafarieh refers to a drug that is supposed to stimulate the growth of new brain cells. The 60 ml vial is priced at $ 58. And after all, emphasizes the guru, it tastes very good in coffee.

Novak Djokovic under sharp criticism 

There is, of course, little to complain about about the spirituality of the world leader and his penchant for esotericism . But it gets dangerous, and critics warn if Djokovic praises his crude theories to his thousands of viewers as scientific knowledge. In times when the US President publicly encourages the use of disinfectants as corona therapy, this risk should not be underestimated.

Ex-player Mary Carillo was therefore horrified. "I'm really shocked that Djokovic and this other guy claim that you can convert toxic water into drinking water," the tennis channel said, "Such claims are dangerous." US tennis expert Jon Wertheim agreed with her. He believes "that Novak has to be really careful" right now, "in times of coronavirus when wrong stories and conspiracy theories come up".

Novak Djokovic: Saved from God against "arrogant Federer"?

Apparently Djokovic comes after his mother. The last said in an interview with the Serbian online portal Blic Sport that she changed the outcome of the Wimbledon final last year between her son and the "somewhat arrogant" Roger Federer with the power of her thoughts.

"When Federer had two match balls, I reached for my cross from the River Don," Dijana Djokovic reported: "I said to myself: 'Nole, you can do it, you did it twice, you can do it again.' He did it. He was saved by God. "

Tennis: Rafael Nadal counters Novak Djokovic 

A rescue from above from the corona virus would also suit her son - after all, he had already spoken out against vaccinations. His big rival, 19-time Major * winner Rafael Nadal , told the Spanish newspaper La Voz de Galicia : "If the tour requires vaccination to protect everyone, then Djokovic must be vaccinated if he starts playing tennis again at the highest level want."

It seems high time that Djokovic turned his thoughts back to what he does best: playing tennis well. Boris Becker, who is angry with Wimbledon, also wants nothing more.

SID

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