What Wimbledon Champ Carlos Alcaraz Eats: An A-Z
Image Credit: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after beating Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon 2023 final. AP via Hindustan Times

EAT WELL, rest well, always train at 100 percent — if Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has a mantra, this is it. The 20-year-old Spaniard seemingly takes a more laissez-faire approach towards matters of diet, especially when compared to Novak Djokovic, whom he defeated on Sunday. Djokovic is known to have strictly followed, initially a gluten-free diet, and later, a plant-based one. Alcaraz, on the other hand, claims that he’ll eat “whatever is put in front of (him)”. But great athletes aren’t made of unmindful choices, and Alcaraz too has a distinctive regimen of his own. Here’s a brief A-Z:

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Ambrosia — not the food of the gods according to Greek mythology, but something far more earthy. Ambrosia is the name of the cocoa and hazelnut cream that Alcaraz consumes, usually with a plate of pasta. The cream has no added sugar or other sweeteners, and doesn’t make use of palm or sunflower oil. 

B

Breakfast — the meal after which Alcaraz usually begins his training.

Bananas — a fruit he eats a lot of.

C

Cambio de Tercio — the Spanish restaurant in London that became Alcaraz’s haunt during Wimbledon.

Creatine Monohydrate — the supplement Alcaraz takes when he’s training. He’s been seen using the Crown Sport Nutrition brand.

D

Dates — main ingredient in Alcaraz’s pre-match bars.

E

Egg Whites — main ingredient in Alcaraz’s pre-match bars.

Energy Bars — oatmeal bars from Crown Sport Nutrition that Alcaraz has while training or during tournaments.

F

Fish — something Alcaraz eats a lot of.

G

Gin — Alcaraz’s preferred drink, with lemon.

Guarana — an ingredient in his pre-match bars. A medicinal plant, guarana is known for its ability to “reduce fatigue, boost energy and aid learning and memory”.

H

Hamburgers — a favourite Alcaraz indulges in when he’s home in Murcia.

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Juanjo Moreno — Alcaraz’s physiotherapist who also advises him on nutrition.

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Kebabs — among the tennis ace’s favourite dishes.

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M

Meat With Potatoes — what Alcaraz cooks for his friends when they come over.

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Nutrition — a science the Grand Slam winner pays close attention to.

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Pasta — what Alcaraz’s usual pre-match meals comprise. He eats a mixed plate — half gluten-free, half regular — with Ambrosia.

Pizza — another hometown indulgence.

R

Rice — Alcaraz’s favourite meal, with fish.

Ragweed — unconfirmed; reportedly among the plant-based supplements Alcaraz takes.

S

Sushi — Alcaraz’s dinner on the eve of match days.

Salt-Baked Seabass With Roasted Potatoes — a dish he would love to master for his friends.

Supplements — a closely monitored aspect of Alcaraz’s intake.

T

Tortillas — another dish Alcaraz preps for his friends when they visit.

Tapas — specialty of Cambio de Tercio.

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W

Wimbledon

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Y

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