Nothing ‘dodgy’ in Novak Djokovic drink video, says wife Jelena

Jelena Djokovic waded into the debate on Twitter on Wednesday, hitting back at people questioning the practice.

Novak Djokovic has faced questions over a mystery drink (Thibault Camus/AP)

Novak Djokovic’s wife has leapt to his defence over a viral video showing his team mixing a secret drink for him during the final of the Paris Masters on Sunday.

The video, in which Djokovic’s team shield physio Ulises Badio as he prepares the drink when they realise he is being filmed, has been viewed nearly 15 million times.