At the US Open, something strange happened during the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Daniel Evans. Alcaraz, during a break, took some mysterious pills, and no one knows why. This unusual incident has made fans of Novak Djokovic very upset. They believe there is a double standard in how such actions are treated in tennis.
The 2022 Novak Djokovic’s “Magic potion” controversy has been brought back up to present an alleged double standard allegation on the ATP by Nole fans.
A mysterious tennis moment in Carlos Alcaraz’s match
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This odd incident has caused Djokovic’s loyal fans to question why similar actions by their favorite player have not received the same attention. At last year’s Wimbledon, Djokovic was seen inhaling something from a water bottle during his match against Jannik Sinner. When asked about it, Djokovic jokingly referred to it as a “magic potion,” leaving fans and reporters curious.
I would very much like to know what was in this bottle. It certainly wasn’t liquid, and he gestured to his coach before inhaling it. Very odd. pic.twitter.com/bBG62BOMFh
— Damian Reilly (@DamianReilly) July 5, 2022
One passionate Djokovic fan took to social media, posting a video of the Alcaraz incident where he was seen taking some mysterious pills, with a provocative caption: “Wonder what the people who say Novak cheats getting drinks from his box will say to Carlos getting pills from his box.”
Wonder what the people who say Novak cheats getting drinks from his box will say to Carlos getting pills from his box pic.twitter.com/w02c2fLN82
— AllTheSports (@WhatSports10) September 2, 2023
Amidst the uproar, tennis enthusiasts have taken to social media to voice their opinions on the Alcaraz incident. Some speculate on potential doping, while others offer humorous takes on the situation.
One user quipped, “Alcaraz taking it to another level and his fans ??,” accompanied by a funny GIF. (as translated by Google Translate.)
Alcaraz llevandolo a otro nivel y sus fans 👇👇 pic.twitter.com/ydlObTuu6x
— Ramiro Martinez (@christodejesus) September 2, 2023
Another user raised a tongue-in-cheek eyebrow, suggesting, “He forgot to take his vit D ????,”
He forgot to take is vit D 😵💫🤣
— Nathalie GP (@nathalie_gp) September 2, 2023
A more critical comment read, “Carlos Alcaraz takes pills from a small bottle in the middle of a match, provided by his box. Nothing to see here.”
Carlos Alcaraz takes pills from a small bottle in the middle of a match, provided by his box.
Nothing to see here Tennis Twitter!
🙄🙄🙄— Lena T (@jt22145225) September 2, 2023
The controversy has led some to call for equal scrutiny of both Alcaraz and Djokovic. One comment reads, “Completely agree. Both should be banned.”
While one fan just straight up retweeted, “Omg he is doping”
https://twitter.com/joey2_taylor/status/1698031049014698245?s=20
One fan distastefully brought up Alcaraz’s acne in the narrative, stating, “Acnecaraz certainly not doping.”
Acnecaraz certainly not doping. https://t.co/TfXvfXf1XV
— Sid (@GolanSid) September 2, 2023
While another fan stated, “Alacaraz?s team gave a ball kid a recipient with a pill inside. The kid passed it on to Carlitos. I expect the journalists and tennis world to start asking questions about the ? magic pill?. Just cause they are so ?professional and unbiased?.”
Alacaraz’s team gave a ball kid a recipient with a pill inside. The kid passed it on to Carlitos. I expect the journalists and tennis world to start asking questions about the “ magic pill”. Just cause they are so “professional and unbiased”.
— Anca Ioana (@AncaIoa21) September 2, 2023
One user pointed out, “Like these yahoos who wanted the ATP, federal authorities, or whoever to investigate Novak. I?m sure they?ll want Carlos investigated ? Hypocrites.”
Like these yahoos who wanted the ATP, federal authorities, or whoever to investigate Novak. I’m sure they’ll want Carlos investigated 😂 Hypocrites. https://t.co/DxcyICws5o
— Chelseaaaa (@ChelseaRulezzz) September 2, 2023
A fan who couldn’t believe what they were seeing stated, “Nobody’s making a big deal about this? Shocking!”
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Nobody's making a big deal about this? Shocking!
— AmeliaS (@AmethystShining) September 2, 2023
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In the world of tennis, even small details can become big news. The “Djokovic Magic Potion Saga” adds an extra layer of intrigue to the US Open. However, the true nature of the mysterious pills remains a puzzle yet to be solved.
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