Novak Djokovic, who turns 37 this May 22, is one of the best tennis players in history. Without going any further, he is the top Grand Slam winner with 24, two more than Rafael Nadal. In addition to his undoubted talent and his demanding training, the Serbian athlete also relied on a healthy diet that changed his life and helped him break countless records.
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The turning point in Novak Djokovic’s life occurred in 2010, when he traveled to Croatia to play in a Davis Cup tie. By then, the Serbian had barely won a single Major (2008 Australian Open) and his physical condition used to condition him in several matches. On that trip, he visited nutritionist Igor Cetojevic, who diagnosed him with gluten and lactose intolerance.
Serbian Novak Djokovic is the top Grand Slam winner, with 24. (Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino)By: AP
So, the Serb was forced to make changes to his daily diet. After eliminating pasta and dairy products, among many other foods, the results were immediate: greater energy and speed during matches. So much so that the following year, in 2011, he won three of the four Grand Slams, with the exception of Roland Garros. “By observing Nole on a daily basis, I was able to know what to suggest and what was the best way to work with him and his team,” Cetojevic says on his website.
In his 2014 book Serve to Win, Nole said he starts every day with a glass of hot water with lemon, which he explained helps detoxify his body. His breakfast, which he repeats almost every day of his life, includes seeds, nuts, gluten-free cereals, banana and yogurt. He also includes a celery juice and a smoothie with ingredients like peas, celery, apple and mint. Although he is not vegan, he avoids meat, fish and various animal products.
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His coach, Goran Ivanisevic, highlighted in February 2023 the importance that Djokovic places on nutrition: “The way he takes care of his body, the way he approaches everything, food, is incredible. The level is incredible.” For this reason, among other reasons, he did not hesitate to affirm that the Serbian still has “two or three more years definitely” to continue in his splendor.
The last record with which Novak Djokovic surpassed Roger Federer
Last Monday, April 8, the ATP ranking was published, with Novak Djokovic at the top. The Serbian not only reached 420 non-consecutive weeks in first place, but also became the oldest player to hold that position at 36 years and 321 days. Until then, the owner of that brand was Roger Federer, aged 36 years and 320 days.
Novak Djokovic lost to Alejandro Tabilo at the Rome Masters 1000. Photo: REUTERS/Claudia GrecoBy: REUTERS
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However, the Serbian could lose his place in the table after Roland Garros. Djokovic is obliged to reach the final to prevent the Italian tennis player Jannick Sinner from being the new world No. 1 on June 10, regardless of his performance in Paris, where he will seek to defend not only his crown, but also his first place in the ATP ranking.
2024-05-22 08:08:00
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