In 2010, Novak Djokovic was a struggling tennis player.
He vomited during practice, collapsed mid-match, and lost his #1 position.
Then, with ONE diet change… he won 3 out of 4 Grand Slam titles and became world No. 1 the following year.
Here's the full story: 🧵
At age 7, little Novak had a vision:
He would become #1 in the world and win Wimbledon.
He even made a trophy from plastic and paper, visualizing his dream.
No one in his family had ever touched a tennis racket. But he was determined...
By 2007, the dream seemed within reach.
Ranked #3 in the world. First Grand Slam victory.
But a hidden enemy was destroying him from within. One that no amount of training could beat...
His body was falling apart:
• Respiratory issues since childhood
• Allergies getting stronger yearly
• Constant exhaustion
• Mid-match collapses
Even surgery couldn't fix his breathing.
The 2010 Australian Open exposed everything.
Between sets, he staggered to vomit.
His vision blurred, gasping for air after every point.
A champion reduced to ruins, live on global television.
But someone was watching.
Dr. Igor Tretojevich saw what everyone missed.
Through his holistic approach, he found a shocking truth:
Novak's Serbian diet was poisoning him.
Growing up in Belgrade meant bakeries on every corner.
- Fresh bread with every meal.
- Pizza is celebrated as life itself.
- Each meal is a family tradition.
Each mouthful was sabotaging his destiny.
Dr. Igor's analysis was clear:
Novak's body was at war with:
• Gluten - hiding in his beloved bread
• Dairy - in every traditional dish
• Refined sugar - fueling his exhaustion
The solution was to burn it all down.
His family panicked as he lost 5 kilos.
But Novak felt something extraordinary:
• For the first time since childhood, he could breathe freely.
• His mind cleared.
• His energy soared.
He wasn't just changing his diet...
Today, his morning ritual is a masterclass in performance:
• Wake up: Warm lemon water
• Empty stomach: Celery juice
• Power up: Green smoothie
• Pre-training: Light, digestible fuel
The first half of Novak's day is strategically light:
- Fresh fruits
- Crisp salads
- No heavy foods
- Maximum energy for training
Why? Because champions know:
Energy spent digesting is energy lost competing.
In addition to eating clean foods, I take essential amino acids (EAAs).
These are the already-broken-down molecules that make up protein in your body.
This allows your body to digest them without having to waste energy so your body can immediately take them in.
These are great for lean muscle and recovery.
I created ULTIMATE Essential Amino Acids—double-coated, flavorless, and 100% all-natural—for everyday support, whether at the gym or in daily life.
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Later meals focus on whole grains and vegetables:
- Quinoa
- Millet
- Wild rice
- Sweet potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
Berberine is great for carbohydrate metabolism if you're like me and aren't quite ready to ditch the carbs in your diet.
Many studies have shown it also influences body weight, BMI, and waist circumference.
I created this one for maximum absorption:
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His new diet became the blueprint for peak performance:
• No gluten, dairy, or refined sugar
• Whole foods
• Strategic meal timing
• Light mornings, power-packed evenings
The transformation broke records:
• World #1 ranking
• 3 Grand Slam titles
• 41-match winning streak
• 10 tournament victories
All from one diet change.
Modern athletes now understand what Novak discovered:
Peak health = Peak performance
Thank you for reading!
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