Novak Djokovic is about to turn 39, but he is still at the top of world tennis and continues to play at a level that most opponents cannot reach even at the peak of their careers. In the season that has just finished he once again reached at least the semi-finals at every Grand Slam tournament, showing that he has no intention of quietly seeing out the rest of his career. Moreover, the Serb publicly says that he dreams of saying goodbye to tennis at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, with the Serbian flag in his hands. But age and accumulated injuries are taking their toll, so the search for new recovery methods has almost turned into a separate professional project for him.
A Player Rebuilding His Own Body
Djokovic openly admits that physically he is no longer the same as five to seven years ago. The pace of the tour, long matches and constant flights wear down even the best-prepared athletes, and over the past year and a half the Serb has started to pick up injuries noticeably more often.
That is why he talks about "rebuilding the machine", using a racing metaphor for his body. According to Novak, an important part of this process is a multisensory wellness capsule that supposedly helps him get back into shape within minutes:
He says that 8–20 minutes in this capsule are enough to feel a surge of energy, clear his head and get ready for new demands.
Right now this is almost a key element of Djokovic's recovery between tournaments and grueling matches.
Regenesis: From a Bali Workshop to a Hi-Tech Capsule
We are talking about the Regenesis capsule. Crucially, Novak is not just a client here: he is one of the project's driving forces and investors. In other words, he not only uses the device but is also directly interested in its commercial success.
The story began in Bali in 2019. There Djokovic met Australian Tav Keen, who had spent several years working on technologies designed to put people into a deep meditative state and reduce stress levels. Their shared interest in alternative and "holistic" recovery methods quickly brought them closer.
On the island they launched a workshop and laboratory where they began to develop the concept of the future capsule. After several years of experiments, in 2024 Regenesis came onto the market as a "multisensory fast recovery system" for body and mind.
What the "Magic Capsule" Promises: Between Physiotherapy and Esotericism
The developers present the capsule as a solution for people with heavy workloads: athletes, top managers, frequent travellers. Inside it combines a whole set of techniques, some taken from conventional medicine and some from the world of alternative practices that Djokovic is so fond of.
Among the stated functions are:
- Light therapy. A clinically proven method used in the treatment of certain skin conditions and seasonal depression.
- Sound therapy. Working with sound frequencies which, according to its proponents, helps reduce stress levels, ease chronic pain and improve sleep quality, although robust evidence is still scarce.
- Pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. Used in orthopaedics and rehabilitation to support the musculoskeletal system and speed up recovery from injuries.
- Infrared radiation. Used in physiotherapy for local tissue heating and improved blood circulation.
- Aromatherapy. Working with essential oils, which is more in the realm of alternative medicine, where the evidence base is much weaker than the marketing promises.
- Crystal healing. The most controversial part of the package: crystals are said to have "special vibrations" and "healing properties", but this is pure esoteric marketing rather than medicine.
Djokovic himself has described Regenesis as a solution for a "busy life": you step into the capsule for 5–30 minutes and, in his words, come out refreshed and full of energy.
Contracts, Brands and Overlapping Interests
The project is already attracting major partners: there are reports of a deal with Qatar Airways – the capsules are to be used to help the airline's staff and customers recover in lounge areas. There is an important nuance to this partnership: Djokovic has been one of the faces of Qatar Airways for many years, and is now also promoting a product he has personally invested in.
Insiders suggest that the next step could be a partnership with the luxury resort chain Aman, with which Novak also has a personal endorsement deal. This creates a closed ecosystem: a tennis star, an airline, premium hotels and a capsule that promises a quick "reset" of body and mind.
Where Healthy Skepticism Matters More Than Belief in Miracles
If we set aside light therapy, infrared heating and physiotherapy techniques, where the real questions concern only how they are used, crystal healing stands out as an openly pseudo-scientific add-on. There is no serious evidence for the "healing vibrations" of minerals – this is classic esotericism wrapped in sleek hi-tech design.
Sadly, this is not the first time in Novak's story that he has trusted questionable "gurus". At one point he had Pepe Imaz by his side with his odd practices, which Djokovic eventually walked away from. Back then it seemed the Serb had drawn his conclusions and would no longer get involved with people who sell pretty but empty promises under the guise of spirituality and "energies".
Now a new charismatic partner has appeared on the horizon – an Australian who blends esotericism with technology. Djokovic's faith in such approaches is understandable: his age, the desire to prolong his career, the wish to control every aspect of his preparation. But from the outside it all looks as if the tennis legend is once again trusting people for whom his name is a powerful marketing asset.
Djokovic remains the greatest athlete of his generation and a unique example of professional longevity in tennis. But the closer he gets to the end of his career, the more important it becomes not only to look for new recovery methods but also to keep his critical thinking sharp. Because crystals and aromatherapy in a stylish capsule are unlikely to be the factor that keeps him at the top – that work is still done by training, routine and a clear-eyed view of reality.
