Novak Djokovic was visited twice by a doctor for a stomach issue and given what he called “miracle pills” during a 6-1, 6-7 (7), 6-2, 6-2 victory over Alexandre Muller in Wimbledon’s first round on Tuesday night.

Novak Djokovic admitted to feeling his ‘absolute worst’ on court until the doctor’s ‘miracle pills’ restored eased a stomach issue and helped him fight past Alexandre Muller in four sets. The first round clash was delicately poised at one set each when Djokovic asked for the doctor following the third game of the third set.

Novak Djokovic credited “miracle pills” for saving him during a captivating contest under the Centre Court lights, with a dramatic medical intervention midway through his four-set victory over France’s Alexandre Müller apparently transforming his condition in a matter of minutes.