Navratilova Discusses Novak Djokovic’s Strict Diet

The tennis star Martina Navratilova, during an interview with the tennis channel, shared her thoughts on Novak Djokovic’s diet and his preference for being vegan. She spoke about her own experiences with the diet plan, which was almost similar to the one that Novak Djokovic is following.

While on tour, she said that she used to be vegetarian but had her share of problems with the vegetarian diet. She revealed that, with her insufficient intake of proteins, she often struggled with her energy levels on the field. The 18-time Grand Slam champion admired the way Novak Djokovic is trying to balance his vegetarian diet by incorporating it with the right amount of animal proteins.

By doing this, Novak Djokovic is ensuring that he doesn’t fall short of the required amounts of proteins necessary for optimal performance on the field. Novak Djokovic is always known for his strict and disciplined approach to his diet so that he can give his best on the field. Novak Djokovic ensures that his diet is gluten-free and plant-based, with occasional alterations between animal proteins.

This didn’t come very easily for Novak Djokovic, as he had his share of struggles with his diet and the associated fitness regime. But these days, his level of fitness and well-planned nutrition have made him stand out from the others. To balance his protein intake, Novak Djokovic’s diet is enhanced with vegetables, seeds, salad, nuts, chickpeas, lentils, beans, a healthy oil, and occasionally seafood.

In his own words, Novak Djokovic revealed how his strict diet plan has helped him gain fitness on the field. In an interview some time back, he said,” “I had problems with my stomach for a few years and when I resolved that, I felt physically and metabolically better. I was able to start getting stronger. I was too skinny because of this problem. And to counter these young guys on the circuit who are hungry, strong and motivated, I need to be solid to be able to adapt to the aggressive style, especially on fast surfaces.”

According to Navratilova, players develop their food regimens by experimenting until they figure out what works best for them. The 24-time Grand Slam champion, she claimed, had discovered his “magic potion,” as seen by his extraordinary level of energy, endurance, and fitness.

As she joined the 18-time Grand Slam champion on the Tennis Channel, Lindsay Davenport recognized Martina Navratilova as a forerunner in the realm of dietary experimentation. The American claimed, nevertheless, that Novak Djokovic had elevated that to a previously unheard-of degree.

Davenport reiterated her respect for World No. 1’s adept handling of these areas and underlined the necessity for players to prioritize their recuperation, nutrition, and fitness in order to succeed.

Currently competing at the 2024 Australian Open, Novak Djokovic won with a thrilling 6-2, 6-7(5), 6-3, 6-4 victory over Dino Prizmic.

He will next take on Alexei Popyrin in the second round on Wednesday, January 17.