Novak Djokovic

6 habits

One of the most decorated tennis players in history, whose book Serve to Win details the routine behind the titles: waking with the sun, warm lemon water, twenty minutes of yoga and stretching before anything else, a strict gluten-free plant-forward diet, mindfulness practice, and fiercely protected sleep.

Morning

Warm lemon water

Starts the morning with warm water and lemon, as described in Serve to Win.

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Morning stretching and yoga

Opens the day with about twenty minutes of yoga and stretching.

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Daytime

Gluten-free plant-forward diet

Eats the strict gluten-free, largely plant-based diet he credits for his transformation.

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Mindfulness meditation

Practices mindfulness daily to manage the mental side of competition.

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Evening

Evening wind-down

Winds down deliberately to protect recovery sleep.

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Nighttime

Consistent sleep schedule

Keeps regular sleep hours, treating rest as training.

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These habits are compiled from public statements and are not medical advice or endorsed by Novak Djokovic. Consult a qualified professional before changing your routine, supplements, or therapies.