5 things Novak Djokovic must do to regain his mojo

#3 Regain his colossal fitness levels

Guarding one’s health and retaining high fitness levels is extremely important at this age of an athlete’s career

Djokovic has been disconcerted by injuries in the past few months. His shoulder injury after Wimbledon, his wrist troubles during the US Open and his withdrawal from China due to his elbow woes, all point in a single direction – a dip in the fitness and health levels of the champion.

This May, the World No. 2 will turn 30. Guarding one’s health and retaining high fitness levels are extremely important at this stage of an athlete’s career.

Djokovic was a player who used to retire mid-match due to innumerable health-related reasons. After that, he turned his diet around to develop an agile, machine like physique that could beat even Nadal in the longest Grand Slam final in tennis history.

Today, it seems like his ability to stretch himself to the maximum limits during every point is waning bit by bit. For a player who relies as much on defence as Djokovic does, this is a danger sign. He must stick to a diet that suits him the best and develop the right exercise regime.

When it comes to athletes, physical fitness is a measure of time. And, as they say, time is wealth.