After sharing what he eats to stay in such good shape in 2020, Novak Djokovic gave an interview at Roland Garros where he detailed the routine that helped him win 22 Grand Slam titles.

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Novak Djokovic sleeps 8-9 hours a day to stay in shape

Roland Garros quarterfinalist Novak Djokovic (3 ATP) is one of the most important men’s tennis players in history.

With 22 Grand Slam titles under his belt, Nole has revealed various secrets to his routine over the years.

In 2020, the Serbian opened up about his diet, which keeps him in enviable physical shape, and the former ATP leader revealed new details about his physical and psychological preparation. Djokovic emphasized that sleep plays an important role in his development.

“Yes, sleep is very important. This is probably more important than any recovery mode you could do. I like to sleep at least 8 and a half hours a day. I sleep deeply enough, so to speak, that I do not wake up at night, and my body recovers during this time.

Especially if you have a lot of physical effort during the day, sleep is the best remedy and your body demands it. The most important thing is to sleep between 1:00 and 4:00 in the morning. At this time I try to sleep deeply.

I don’t go to bed too early, but I don’t go to bed too late either, around midnight. I try to get those 8-9 hours of good sleep. I think it helps a lot in recovery. I feel good, I feel fresh.

I like to fall asleep for 10-15 or even 30 minutes. I have periods during the day when I like to nap or meditate. It gives me extra energy.

Sometimes just 5 minutes of breathing exercises help me recharge for the rest of the day. I have a whole routine.” – said Novak Djokovic, reports tennis365.com.