Do any players have a few drinks before and during their match?

[SafinIsGOAT]

In every skill sport, being at the level of intoxication that is equivalent to 2 or 3 drinks improves performance because the player is more relaxed. Do any top players down a couple shots or beers before their match? I know Safin would regularly come in hungover and still a little drunk from the night before.

 

[MathGeek]

Reaction time is such a big part of tennis, I think any player would be performing at less than their best level after a few drinks.

 

[Tshooter]

In every skill sport, being at the level of intoxication that is equivalent to 2 or 3 drinks improves performance because the player is more relaxed.

I also saw that in the New England Journal of Medicine last month. I'm amazed not more players have acted on it. Maybe word of the study hasn't spread yet.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

"Safin is the GOAT"

 

[SoBad]

For most players, the benefit of the relaxation effect tends to be offset by the dehydration and the motor impairment, but it’s all very individual and up to the player.

 

[SoBad]

"Safin is the GOAT"

Nadal won a few more slams of course:lol:

 

[Carsomyr]

Every time I hit the courts, I always bring a 40 - "tennis fuel," as its known in these parts.

 

[Maximagq]

I'm sure some players do, but then again, these guys aren't the ones who win matches.

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

Nadal won a few more slams of course:lol:

who made this? :lol:

 

[SoBad]

I'm sure some players do, but then again, these guys aren't the ones who win matches.

From the way Digiulio was grunting in that blockbuster vid, I was thinking it may have been more than just the customary 750ml of dry white from the old country before the match!:lol:

 

[SoBad]

who made this? :lol:

A panel of the top forum analysts?:neutral:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=129829

 

[Mr.Lob]

Never tried drinking during tennis. In golf, where everybody drinks to get drunk , I've found I play a little better with one or two drinks. Anything above that and the ball starts moving around on me.

 

[Maximagq]

From the way Digiulio was grunting in that blockbuster vid, I was thinking it may have been more than just the customary 750ml of dry white from the old country before the match!:lol:

Lol that shows how good he is that he could beat me by sounding like a drunkard

 

[tipsa...don'tlikehim!]

A panel of the top forum analysts?:neutral:
http://tt.tennis-warehouse.com/showthread.php?t=129829

priceless. "Love for the sea "

 

[Carsomyr]

priceless. "Love for the sea "

Clearly misunderstood in its time, like now-recognized masterpieces such as Citizen Kane and Xanadu before it, the study has ushered in a new era on how tennis is discussed, debated, and assessed by intelligent posters. It gets a 7.

 

[Terenigma]

For most players, the benefit of the relaxation effect tends to be offset by the dehydration and the motor impairment, but it’s all very individual and up to the player.

I have played tennis after drinking before and this comes in to play way more than anything else. I ran out of energy alot faster and i was losing points i should never lose. No pro would put himself through that willingly, especially given that the majority of tournements are played at the peak of that countrys heat wave.

 

[SoBad]

There are those who never get the credit they deserve until long past their time. Others get the benefit of the loyal fans and connoiseurs. The art is hardly ever fair to the artist -- there is truth but no logic.

 

[Mr.Lob]

I have played tennis after drinking before and this comes in to play way more than anything else. I ran out of energy alot faster and i was losing points i should never lose. No pro would put himself through that willingly, especially given that the majority of tournements are played at the peak of that countrys heat wave.

What about pills then? Anything legal to lower anxiety levels?

 

[SoBad]

I have played tennis after drinking before and this comes in to play way more than anything else. I ran out of energy alot faster and i was losing points i should never lose. No pro would put himself through that willingly, especially given that the majority of tournements are played at the peak of that countrys heat wave.

I think it depends on the player though. I am a very heavy sweater – with the towels and all, I change wristbands every 15mins or so, so hydration is an issue for me. I can see though how players who don’t sweat that much might benefit from a flask of cognac standing by

 

[The Green Mile]

Definitely not Federer. He doesn't get pulled into these types of situations. He likes to stay focused, calm and in control, at tournaments like the WTF where cheap wine is easy to come by, henceforth his amazing record at the tournament. Whereas others, fall victim to the drink, and end up having quite mediorce results there....

 

[Carsomyr]

Definitely not Federer. He doesn't get pulled into these types of situations. He likes to stay focused, calm and in control, at tournaments like the WTF where cheap wine is easy to come by, henceforth his amazing record at the tournament. Whereas others, fall victim to the drink, and end up having quite mediorce results there....

Federer has gotten steadily better in all facets of the game since his deal with Moët & Chandon: I think correlation proves causation in this instance.

 

[SoBad]

Definitely not Federer. He doesn't get pulled into these types of situations. He likes to stay focused, calm and in control, at tournaments like the WTF where cheap wine is easy to come by, henceforth his amazing record at the tournament. Whereas others, fall victim to the drink, and end up having quite mediorce results there....

I used to play this kid who was really unpleasant, ugly, mediocre player, and cheater. I still took healthy sips from the flask on changeovers, despite the heavy sweating and dehydration.

 

[big ted]

is it allowed in the rules? alot of substances are not allowed anymore, even excessive coffee/caffeine. i remember watching a match on tv before alot of the drug rules/testing, and they said agassi drank 3 or so frappaccinos before the match be alert.

 

[The Green Mile]

I used to play this kid who was really unpleasant, ugly, mediocre player, and cheater. I still took healthy sips from the flask on changeovers, despite the heavy sweating and dehydration.

I used to have a few Speights between sets on Thursday Club Night, but luckily the commitment and integrity from Fed at the WTF, made me change my silly ways for good. I hope you see the same way.

 

[SoBad]

I used to have a few Speights between sets on Thursday Club Night, but luckily the commitment and integrity from Fed at the WTF, made me change my silly ways for good. I hope you see the same way.

Funny you should mention WTF. I played tennis for years and always thought that alcohol would be inappropriate on the court. Then I learned about the WTF exhibition on these forums recently and realized that drinking cognac during certain matches is okay~!~:lol:

 

[The Green Mile]

Funny you should mention WTF. I played tennis for years and always thought that alcohol would be inappropriate on the court. Then I learned about the WTF exhibition on these forums recently and realized that drinking cognac during certain matches is okay~!~:lol:

The choice is there. Does one succumb to the peer pressure from the rowdy WTF crowd? Or does one make the right and necessary choices, and choose not to drink, ala Fed? If only some players knew that downing copious amounts of alcohol, will hinder your chances greatly at the prestigious WTF. Oh well, some people never learn, and start to blame their lack of success, on the court surface and whether it's held indoors! :lol:

 

[Mike Bulgakov]

 

[Noleberic123]

Djokovic before the 2013 shanghai final :lol:

 

[Terenigma]

What is the guy doing in the background? Could he not find a toilet?

 

[cknobman]

Ok you have me curious to what would happen.

Before my first tournament match this weekend (about 15 mintues prior) I'm gonna take a shot of whiskey.

I'll report back what happens.

 

[norcal]

If you need alcohol to play better you are an alcoholic.

I have a 'friend' who used to put vodka in his Gatorade during league matches. Works great for a while, lol.

 

[HardcoreSets]

My experience is that a drink or two can help in sports that are mostly just a "skill" such as golf, darts, bowling, billiards, etc. Once physical endurance/speed gets added to the equation - any significant amount of alcohol is a detriment. But hey, all my opponents are more than welcome to give it a "shot."

 

[tacou]

It's fun for amateurs but I don't think it would work for the pros. If you get 4-5 shot boozy, you're going to make an *** of yourself and get dehydrated.

If you take just 1-2 feel good shots, you will sweat that out within the first three games and get nothing but a headache.

 

[hoodjem]

I think that went out with Jack Crawford.

 

[Mainad]

I can't see any of today's top players doing any such thing!

Murray, for one, is completely tee-total, Djokovic is too fastidious about his diet and Federer and Nadal just too disciplined to do anything so risky even if they actually like alcohol!

The days when Suzanne Lenglen used to take a nip of brandy from her hip-flask during changeovers at Wimbledon in the 1920s are far behind us! :wink:

 

[Devilito]

My experience is that a drink or two can help in sports that are mostly just a "skill" such as golf, darts, bowling, billiards, etc. Once physical endurance/speed gets added to the equation - any significant amount of alcohol is a detriment. But hey, all my opponents are more than welcome to give it a "shot."

agreed. Its one thing if you're playing a non physical game like those listed. A sport like tennis? No way

 

[booson]

I'm pretty sure alcohol has negative short-term effects on reaction time. So, yeah, people could do that but I don't think it would help them. Too much alcohol would dehydrate them, so that's a worse idea.

 

[SoBad]

The choice is there. Does one succumb to the peer pressure from the rowdy WTF crowd? Or does one make the right and necessary choices, and choose not to drink, ala Fed? If only some players knew that downing copious amounts of alcohol, will hinder your chances greatly at the prestigious WTF. Oh well, some people never learn, and start to blame their lack of success, on the court surface and whether it's held indoors! :lol:

I think it all depends on the tournament. If you are playing slams (especially prestigious ones like RG) or equivalently glamorous prestigious tournaments like Monte-Carlo, the focus is on winning the match most of the time. In other situations, various other considerations come into play, so the priorities are different. In holiday round-robins like WTF, good food and drink take priority. In a place like Halle, I would imagine the priorities are (1) showing up to pick up the check, (2) getting out of Halle as quickly as possible, and (3) making the short stay as painless as possible, whether that means drinking non-stop or something else.:lol:

 

[Maximagq]

I think it all depends on the tournament. If you are playing slams (especially prestigious ones like RG) or equivalently glamorous prestigious tournaments like Monte-Carlo, the focus is on winning the match most of the time. In other situations, various other considerations come into play, so the priorities are different. In holiday round-robins like WTF, good food and drink take priority. In a place like Halle, I would imagine the priorities are (1) showing up to pick up the check, (2) getting out of Halle as quickly as possible, and (3) making the short stay as painless as possible, whether that means drinking non-stop or something else.:lol:

Okay Rafa Nadal

 

[Tennis sensation]

No one would try this at the pro level.

 

[SoBad]

Okay Rafa Nadal

Easy to be an abstainer in the California wonderworld. Lala, sunny beautiful life, and Google Cars. You fly into a place like Halle for a day and you’ll need more than a bottle of carrot juice to make it through…:lol: