There are many things you need to do to become the number one player in any sport: lots of training, nerves of steel, and if you are Novak Djokovic, then you definitely have a special diet that maintains your physical and mental fitness. Novak — the tsunami of tennis — and the world’s number one ranked player offers anyone who wants to maintain their fitness his simple secret recipe from his diet, which, from his point of view, helped him achieve all the championships he has won, and which anyone can try.

Breakfast Meal

The first thing Novak does when he wakes up is drink a large glass of water, then two large tablespoons of honey. After that, he moves on to breakfast, before which he warms up with some simple exercises and light stretches.
Djokovic’s breakfast consists of oats, almonds, bananas, and berries.

Lunch Meal

At lunch, Novak focuses on carbohydrates and vegetables in order to maintain his body’s energy and the muscular effort he puts into his training. That’s why, in the middle of the day, his meal consists of pasta and salad with a little olive oil.

Dinner Meal

At dinner, Novak focuses on protein, which can be a steak, chicken, or salmon, along with lentil soup or sweet corn.

Throughout the day, his snacks consist of a berry juice cocktail or dates, which he always eats during training sessions and matches for energy.

More details about the diet of one of the best athletes and his healthy recipes can be found in his book Serve to Win.