Novak Djokovic admits to ‘hugging bushes’ throughout bizarre Australian Open prep
It was by no means a secret that Novak Djokovic had each the bark and the chew.
But the tennis titan has taken that description to literal heights after revealing his favorite rituals forward of the 2024 Australian Open. And one significantly inexperienced behavior will please the eco-warriors amongst us.
That’s after world No1 Djokovic revealed one in every of his favoured routines is to stand up shut and private with the floral life in Melbourne. Or to be extra particular, he finds a spot of tree-hugging does his sport the world of excellent.
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“I do obviously like to visit certain places that have brought me luck and make me feel good,” mentioned Djokovic when requested about his pre-tournament rituals. “For instance, the Botanical Gardens simply close by, it is a fantastic park the place I prefer to spend time and simply be on my own in nature, simply grounding, hugging bushes, climbing bushes and stuff. I like to try this. So I’ve executed that for the final 15 years.”
And despite all that, the 24-time Grand Slam champion insists he isn’t a superstitious person. Then again, perhaps there is method to the hippy madness.
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(Image: @djokernole/Instagram)
(Image: @djokernole/Instagram)
Studies have prompt spending time round bushes can have quite a few results on the physique and thoughts that may be significantly useful to athletes. Among the theorised benefits are diminished stress, improved immunity and decrease blood stress.
Djokovic continued: “Whether that is the key of success right here in Australia or not, I do not know, but it surely has undoubtedly made me really feel good! I prefer to clearly have a stroll by the seaside or jog if I can try this. I’ve been staying in other places. Mostly South Yarra. I like that greater than the town as a result of it is a bit extra quiet.
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Whatever the actual cause(s) behind Djokovic’s rise to turn into the best males’s tennis participant of all time, his friends will certainly be taking note of his ritual revelation. And the Botanical Gardens in Melbourne could expertise a rise in tennis site visitors over the approaching days consequently.
