‘Saw Serena Williams Do It’- Novak Djokovic’s Dedication to Self-Preservation Draws a Staggering Parallel From American ATP Star

Novak Djokovic used to fall sick often at the beginning of his career. He later went on to realize that he had certain problems with his diet, which he then changed promptly. After he implemented the change, he became the stereotype of a healthy tennis player and ushered in his era of dominance. An American ATP star has seen the change in Djokovic and lauded him for it while likening him to Serena Williams.

Novak Djokovic received a visit from an angel when a Serbian doctor contacted him about his health issues. Although he had won a slam, he kept falling ill, which caused him to drop out of tournaments. But a change in his diet was just what he needed to ensure his greatness.

American ATP star lauds Novak Djokovic for his strict diet

Appearing on the most recent edition of the ‘Tennis Chanel Live Podcast’, Chris Eubanks stated that he has seen the growth of the Djoker since he was young and lauded the changes he brought about to ensure his growth. He mostly focused on his diet and said that nobody takes better care of their health than Djokovic. His dedication has further inspired players to have a strict diet to improve their standings. 

Eubanks further said, “He’s revolutionized the game in a lot of different ways. Nutrition, taking care of the body. And just like Prakash spoke about, periodized his schedule so that he peaks when he needs to peak.“

He also gave the example of Serena Williams when talking about the Djoker. “We saw Serena Williams do it for years at the end of her career, choosing a schedule that was very selective and allow for her to play her best tennis when she needed to most. Djokovic has been doing that. He will continue to do that.“

Djokovic’s world turned around after a doctor contacted him to tell him his theory about why he might be underperforming. That conversation changed everything for the Djoker and made him the player he is today.

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How a Serbian doctor changed Novak Djokovic’s career

In a prior episode of the Tennis Talking podcast, a former dietitian of Djokovic elaborated on their fated meet. Dr. Igor Cetojevic was not someone who watched tennis often but tuned in to a Djokovic match as he was his countryman. Watching his bout, he noticed certain issues that plagued him as he took an injury break. The commentator said he was experiencing asthma, but the doctor knew it was something else. 

He eventually set up a meeting with him in 2010 and told him that he should not consume gluten, dairy, or meat as a part of his diet. These foods comprised a large part of his diet. When he followed his doctor’s advice, a sudden change came into his health, and he realized the true power of a diet designed specifically for him. The two parted ways sometime after, but the impact on Djokovic will last forever. 

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