Monfis drinking Coke during change over
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Towser83
G.O.A.T.
I would love to see someone crack open a beer (didn't murray take a sipof someone's beer once though?)
I always used to kind of dislike Monfils for his dancing and his 20 falls during a match and making more drama over it than a premier league football player... but my lord did he play some good tennis in that Simon match. I realise I quite like his game. The French - artistic but inconsistant.
I always used to kind of dislike Monfils for his dancing and his 20 falls during a match and making more drama over it than a premier league football player... but my lord did he play some good tennis in that Simon match. I realise I quite like his game. The French - artistic but inconsistant.
fundrazer
G.O.A.T.
I dunno what this guy keeps going on about...Many professionnal cycling teams actually bring coke along with their water bottles and other drinks. Here's an old report on cyclists drinking coke during the race.
http://www.sportsci.org/news/news9711/martin.html
Basically, it's not as big a deal as you're making it out to be. You're ranting on like Monfils was sitting on the couch pigging out on coke and pork rinds or something
http://www.sportsci.org/news/news9711/martin.html
Basically, it's not as big a deal as you're making it out to be. You're ranting on like Monfils was sitting on the couch pigging out on coke and pork rinds or something
+1. Sampras, Becker, Hewitt, etc. all drank soda during matches.
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=237652
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Wasn't there a player at the turn of the century who would drink champagne during changeovers?
Mustard
Bionic Poster
Becker drank coca-cola pretty regularly. He even advertised it. He also beat Lendl 5 times out of 6 matches in the majors
Mustard
Bionic Poster
The one that had cocaine in it instead of caffeine?
Feña14
G.O.A.T.
I remember Sampras drinking Coke at the US Open against Corretja, in 1996 I think it was. It seemed to help him back after throwing up towards the end
Coke has alot of sugar, which acts fast to provide energy for a period. With the heat and the match nearing a conclusion, it served a purpose. I know people who drink Coke after hitting the gym, some even go for Pop Tarts instead. Quick acting carbs to get the glycogen opening up the muscles for nutrients is never a bad thing in those circumstances.
Coke has alot of sugar, which acts fast to provide energy for a period. With the heat and the match nearing a conclusion, it served a purpose. I know people who drink Coke after hitting the gym, some even go for Pop Tarts instead. Quick acting carbs to get the glycogen opening up the muscles for nutrients is never a bad thing in those circumstances.
KineticChain
Hall of Fame
You shouldn't being drinking Coke. You should be drinking Brawndo. It has electrolytes. electrolytes is what your body craves
Rocky89
Professional
What a funny guy, he drinks coke because sports drinks are too mainstream
He is definitely unique, I watched him practice last week and I don't think he even whacked a ball most of the time, he spent most of the time bouncing the ball on the rim of the racket and doing tricks, then his mate came over and they spent some time playing lawn bowls with tennis balls.
He is definitely unique, I watched him practice last week and I don't think he even whacked a ball most of the time, he spent most of the time bouncing the ball on the rim of the racket and doing tricks, then his mate came over and they spent some time playing lawn bowls with tennis balls.
darrinbaker00
Professional
Whatever beverage they're endorsing, of course.
darrinbaker00
Professional
Suzanne Lenglen sipped cognac during changeovers when she played.
accidental
Hall of Fame
Champions drink responsibly
DNShade
Hall of Fame
Water? Like out of the toilet?
vive le beau jeu !
Talk Tennis Guru
it would work even better... but i'm not sure how these old bottles taste today (if ever some still exist !).
babolat king
Rookie
He's a professional athlete, I'm sure he knows what he is doing. He has a number of people and trainers watching after him to make sure he is ok. I doubt after the time he took off last year, the trainers would allow him to drink or eat anything that would hamper his performance during a match.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
Silent sponsorship.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
It does seem that many players these days don't like bananas as much.
babolat king
Rookie
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
Are you THE Balolat King of YouTube fame???
doesn't water have electrolytes in it
I drink coke (flatish) and water when I play tennis, along with the odd banana
augustobt
Legend
babolat king
Rookie
Umm I dont think so?? Unless it is something cool then...yes.
always_crosscourt
Banned
Coke is bad for you. That's why Isner doesn't drink Coke.
But he can still serve anyone off the court.
But he can still serve anyone off the court.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
There's a Babolat King YouTube channel and the guy records his matches and posts them.
NineMileSkid
Rookie
Drinking a Coke during a match? Monfils is going old school!
babolat king
Rookie
Oh ok, I am not the same Babolat King.
Al Czervik
Hall of Fame
If he drank Coke throughout the match, that is bad for him. If he just had a can or two, especially in the fifth, I completely understand. It's not much different than eating an energy bar, plus Coke is pretty good for settling an upset stomach.
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Al Czervik
Hall of Fame
I remember some quote about Pete wanting to eat a pizza the night before his RG semi with Kafelnikov. He stuck to his rigid diet and had no energy the next day. In hindsight, I think he feels his body craved that pizza for a reason.
gregor.b
Professional
Me too, but usually only in the summer and near the end of the match when energy is getting low. I am usually dehydrated by then anyway, but I find the sugar/caffeine boost helps.
heninfan99
Talk Tennis Guru
I'm drinking a Mexican Coke right now. It has real sugar in it not fructose. Tastes a bit better & smoother.
West Coast Ace
G.O.A.T.
Great thread. This is a topic that had to be debated.
Federer's water bottle is really vodka martinis - shaken, not stirred.
Federer's water bottle is really vodka martinis - shaken, not stirred.
+1...and it's not nearly as sweet as the Coca-Cola made in the US.
