From Naan & Pasta To Chocolate Cake, Tennis Star Roger Federer's Diet Is As Epic As His Game

On Sunday afternoon, tennis icon Roger Federer stepped into Wimbledon's Centre Court on finals day, for the 12th time. Federer was up against the supremely talented tennis ace player Novak Djokovic. While Djokovic emerged victorious in what is being called one of the longest Wimbledon finals ever, for us fans, the stress and paranoia of having witnessed this match was all too real.?

But amid all the marveling about the tense moments and the miraculous shots, it shouldn’t be overlooked that the vast majority of fans cheered for Federer from the first ball to the last. Crowds always respond to him with that kind of backing, but the support for Federer is only growing as he continues to challenge for major titles at 37 - which is nothing short of legendary.

But to maintain his sporting dominance and the love the world has for him, Federer has to eat right. So it’s only natural for us to be curious about what the world’s most loved athlete eats, and our research skills got us a lot of dope. Here’s everything Federer likes to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

1. On a match-day, Roger Federer's breakfast includes a delicious plate of home-made waffles served with raspberry jam.

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Federer in an interview revealed to The Guardian,?that on?match-day breakfast involves juice, a?vinegar shot, cereal, fruit and waffles with raspberry syrup.

2. To wash the waffles down, right after breakfast, Federer religiously drinks a cup of coffee.

3. Before tennis practice, Federer will eat a plate of pasta. (Yes, you read that right).?

The 37-year-old tennis champion told International Business Time that he has eaten a plate of pasta with light sauce two hours before a game for the last 20 years, and has found no reason to change his routine now.

4. Any true fan will be able to tell you that Rodger Federer swears by bananas during matches.?

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Bananas are a source of potassium. They also make for a great snack when you want to refuel. No wonder, we have seen him eat this fruit in between matches so many times.?

5. Not just bananas, Federer needs his energy drinks too, for a quick cool-down.?

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6. He loves chocolate cake!?

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Once in a while, especially on birthdays, Federer won't shy away from treating himself to a nice, big piece of chocolate cake!?

7.? Indian food has another fan - Rodger Federer!

Just like all of us, Federer can't resist butter naan!?

8. What's a party without pizza?

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When the tennis champ throws a party for children, pizza is his go-to party food!?

9. We don't scream for ice-cream alone, Federer is with us too!?

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"I like my ice cream, I like my chocolate," he said in 2017. "That’s my diet. I like my treats, I don’t feel bad about it. I can do it and play tennis at the same time," Roger Federer told The Guardian.

10.? Federer doesn't just enjoy eating treats, he even knows a little about the art of making chocolate.?

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11. Oh, and with so many wins come plenty of celebrations.?

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And the best way to celebrate ANYTHING is with a glass of champagne, obviously.?