Alcaraz has been on a gluten free diet for the last year

FeroBango said:
I like how Alcaraz is equally adopted by the Big 3 fans.

"No he's like our guy, no he's like this guy".
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To me he is not like any of them. Has parts of each I guess. But he gives me no vibes of big3.

He has a more brutal game than Fed and more athletisiscm. I spelt that wrong.

He is way more attacking then djoker and has better net game. Not a great return of serve.

More finesse at times then rafa, but I guess rafa would be the most similar.

Right now he does nothing better than the big3.
 
Lleytonstation said:
To me he is not like any of them. Has parts of each I guess. But he gives me no vibes of big3.

He has a more brutal game than Fed and more athletisiscm. I spelt that wrong.

He is way more attacking then djoker and has better net game. Not a great return of serve.

More finesse at times then rafa, but I guess rafa would be the most similar.

Right now he does nothing better than the big3.
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Not trying to be rude but how do you name a few things he does better than the Big 3 and then say he does nothing better than the big 3? haha

But I agree with you just from the eye test when rewatching say a Novak vs Rafa RG match from 22 or the first couple sets of 21 especially. He's not on that level even if Novak/Rafa were both well in their 30s.
 
Better_Call_Raul said:
What is the connection? Coke is gluten-free.

Gluten-Free Status: According to the Coca-Cola Company, their beverages meet the Codex standard for gluten-free, which allows for a maximum of 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten.
They state that none of their products contain gluten ingredients, which makes them safe for individuals with celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity
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I was just posting it for the sake of it.
 
Better_Call_Raul said:
I never drink Coke. But I consume mass quantities of Diet Coke.
Would like to kick it but it is very addictive.
It comforts me during these turbulent times.
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I don't think Diet Coke is even much healthier heard it's quite bad too. But I am no expert.

Admittedly I do drink a lot of sweet drinks. Lately been trying to switch it more to cranberry juice though.
 
FeroBango said:
His top level is as good if not better. But let's see if he can in fact pull off harnessing that peak for long stretches like them.
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I have to disagree. 2005-06 Fed and 2008 2010 Rafa would stomp him into ground. Carlos is good, but big 3 made the entire era
 
I read that Carlos tested himself by putting a loaf of bread on his stomach and he immediately started sweating and cramping, then he removed the loaf of bread and suddenly the symptoms disappeared. That’s how he realised that his athletic performance improves without gluten.
 
RS said:
I don't think Diet Coke is even much healthier heard it's quite bad too. But I am no expert.

Admittedly I do drink a lot of sweet drinks. Lately been trying to switch it more to cranberry juice though.
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Artificial sweeteners may cause sugar cravings and even insulin resistance as they fool the body into releasing insulin while there is no actual sugar in the bloodstream.
 
kangaroo1973 said:
I have to disagree. 2005-06 Fed and 2008 2010 Rafa would stomp him into ground. Carlos is good, but big 3 made the entire era
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Very peak versions of the Big 3 repeatedly replicated the peak during their time.

What I'm trying to say is that Alcaraz displays a level of play when in full flight that I've only really seen in 2-3 other players, namely the Big 3.

Having keenly followed a bulk of his career, I am quite confident in saying that he has the potential to hit the consistent heights that the guys before him did, and this is what I'm trying to say.

He'll still be a formidable opponent and won't really be stomped (and fare a little better than the Djokovic of that era who still snared enough wins against Fedal).
 
NoleFam said:
www.marca.com

Carlos Alcaraz and his gluten-free diet that changed his life

A picture is worth 1,000 words, and that has proved to be the case at the players' restaurant at the Australian Open. The tennis players queued up to choose their food from a splen
www.marca.com www.marca.com

The dude is serious about maximizing his potential. He wants the records.
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He's got such an advantage just by arriving post the big 3 era. He's learning from their mistakes, Fed said he wishes he didnt waste his younger years (19-22) too, just that alone can give Carlos motivation.

Man Alcaraz isn't even in his prime yet, his upside is insane and I'm not even exaggerating.
 
tennis_pro said:
He's got such an advantage just by arriving post the big 3 era. He's learning from their mistakes, Fed said he wishes he didnt waste his younger years (19-22) too, just that alone can give Carlos motivation.

Man Alcaraz isn't even in his prime yet, his upside is insane and I'm not even exaggerating.
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Yea he's obviously very serious about wanting to be a champion and become the best ever.
 
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RS said:
I don't think Diet Coke is even much healthier heard it's quite bad too. But I am no expert.

Admittedly I do drink a lot of sweet drinks. Lately been trying to switch it more to cranberry juice though.
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No soda crew checking in

I drink a TON of OJ, apple cider, and milk...sweet by itself isn't the problem
 
"Vegetables, white meat, fish, fruit, nuts, chickpeas and lentils are part of the 24-time major champion's daily routine."

Novak's not a vegan as we all suspected.
 
Better_Call_Raul said:
Dr Igor diagnosed Djoker to be gluten sensitive.
:unsure:
In 2011, Novak Djokovic had what sportswriters called the greatest single season ever by a professional tennis player: He won ten titles, three Grand Slams, and forty-three consecutive matches. Remarkably, less than two years earlier, this champion could barely complete a tournament. How did a player once plagued by aches, breathing difficulties, and injuries on the court suddenly become the #1 ranked tennis player in the world? The answer is astonishing: He changed what he ate.

In Serve to Win, Djokovic recounts how he survived the bombing of Belgrade, Serbia, rising from a war-torn childhood to the top tier of his sport.

While Djokovic loved and craved bread and pasta, and especially the pizza at his family's restaurant, his body simply couldn't process wheat. Eliminating gluten--the protein found in wheat--made him feel instantly better, lighter, clearer, and quicker. As he continued to research and refine his diet, his health issues disappeared, extra pounds dropped away, and his improved physical health and mental focus allowed him to achieve his two childhood dreams: to win Wimbledon, and to become the #1 ranked tennis player in the world.

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This whole gluten thing with Djokovic is complete nonsense. He doesn't have Celiac disease and his purported "symptoms" don't line up with gluten sensitivity either. Studies have been done on this and there is no athletic benefit to going gluten free. Full stop.

simplifaster.com

Do Gluten-Free Diets Increase Athlete Performance? - Facebook

A gluten-free diet has no impact on performance for athletes who do not have a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. Unfortunately many athletes and their coaches are self-diagnosing gluten sensitivities and avoiding foods with gluten unnecessarily, which can lead to inadequate nutrition or hide...
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He's also attributed his success to magnets, pyramids, and who knows what else at this point. There is never any consistency and never a straight story.

If anyone seriously buys the gluten free thing, there are probably several bridges people are willing to sell you.
 
His facial complexion has changed too with less or no acne. No, I'm not looking at him that closely, it's the TV closeups.
 
NoleFam said:
www.marca.com

Carlos Alcaraz and his gluten-free diet that changed his life

A picture is worth 1,000 words, and that has proved to be the case at the players' restaurant at the Australian Open. The tennis players queued up to choose their food from a splen
www.marca.com www.marca.com

The dude is serious about maximizing his potential. He wants the records.
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Vauuuuuu, this is a big one, seriously. I didn´t know this. Because if Djokovic started his glutein free diet in 2007 and not in the end of 2010...... he would have probably already 5 or 6 GS by 2010. Carlos has really good team around. He was outstanding this year.
 
Oleksandr.Usyk said:
Vauuuuuu, this is a big one, seriously. I didn´t know this. Because if Djokovic started his glutein free diet in 2007 and not in the end of 2010...... he would have probably already 5 or 6 GS by 2010. Carlos has really good team around. He was outstanding this year.
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Probably would have entered his peak a little earlier most likely like around a year earlier, and most ATGs do enter it around 22 or 22 and a half. Djokovic was 23 and a half when he entered his.
 
Better_Call_Raul said:
AFAIK, There is no connection with acne and gluten. He is just growing out of it.
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sadly there actually is a connection. skin diseases are a long and very deep topic not suited for this forum.
I've worked for dermatologists and holistic doctors since 2008. learned many things and saw many things I didn't want to see.
- If you type into that growing advertising search engine... "gluten and acne" you will find there's many studies and connections.

In addition, Carlos has exp'd a lot of pains and injuries in the last two years. Going gluten-free may lessen or eliminate his inflammatory issues like nervous cramping, arm pains, and other physical ailments he's had. Disclaimer: I'm not medically licensed but if you read enough studies from the experts and hear enough specialized doctors the conclusion is not hard to reach.
 
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Gluten free diet is not recommended for Olympic champions unless you have had 15 years to adapt to it. Good for playing tennis on grass courts though.
 
Frenchy-Player said:
Are the worms gluten free ? :unsure:

www.theguardian.com

Adam Peaty claims athletes at Paris Olympics found worms in their food

Adam Peaty has claimed athletes at Paris 2024 have found worms in their food as he criticised inadequate catering at the Olympic village
www.theguardian.com www.theguardian.com
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At the beginning o the Olympics, some WTA players posted video about Olympic Village food.
Huge cafeteria. Said they had a million choices. They said the food was great.
It seems things quickly went downhill after that. What the bloody hell happened to the food?
:(
 
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