BELGRADE, Serbia (AP)—Top-seeded and defending champion Novak Djokovic retired with breathing problems during his quarterfinal match against Filip Krajinovic at the Serbian Open on Friday. The second-ranked Djokovic said allergies were to blame for his respiratory troubles.

Why did Nadal have breathing problems?

The Spaniard confirmed the breathing difficulties he suffered during the Indian Wells final defeat had been caused by a stress fracture to one of his ribs.

What is Djokovic allergic to?

Almost a decade ago, Djokovic discovered he has a gluten allergy by pressing a piece of bread against his stomach with his arm, on the advice of a nutritionist, and observing the immediate loss of strength in that arm. He later learned he has an intolerance to dairy and is highly sensitive to refined sugars.

Is Novak a celiac disease?

Some meetings and tests later, Djokovic discovered he had celiac allergy. The son of a couple who ran a pizza restaurant, Djokovic eliminated all gluten from his diet.

Is Novak Djokovic vegetarian?

Novak Djokovic has shunned the vegan label several times, claiming that he does not want to pigeonhole himself. However, all evidence points to Djokovic being vegan, at least for the past few years. Vegan activists have indeed upheld him as a poster boy for their cause.

Is Djokovic vaccinated?

"I was never against vaccination," he told the BBC, confirming he'd had vaccines as a child, "but I've always supported the freedom to choose what you put in your body."

Does Novak Djokovic eat fish?

Djokovic's diet is based on vegetables, beans, white meat, fish, fruit, nuts, seeds, chickpeas, lentils and healthy oils. He says a prayer before each meal to remind him to appreciate food, eats mindfully - without distractions - and buys organic when possible.

Does Novak Djokovic have asthma?

His persistent allergies and mild asthma persisted, and it would hit him worse when he was on the court. He tells interviewer Graham Bensinger that the change dated back to the Australian Open, in 2007 and no matter what he tried–lifting weights, biking for hours, nasal surgery–nothing worked.

Does Djokovic eat rice?

Lunches are dominated by salads which are typically served alongside a pasta primavera, rice pasta with pesto, or another healthy noodle dish. When he's snacking, Djokovic goes for hummus, avocados, fruits, gluten-free crackers, nuts, and several other staples of his main meals.

Does Djokovic eat pizza?

The best pizza is one made with love by a world No. 1. Novak Djokovic grew up playing tennis and eating pizza, and now he's reliving his glory days in New York on yet another day off. His family owned a pizza shop in Serbia since he was very young.

Does Djokovic eat meat?

Most famously, he eats only plant-based and gluten-free foods. Though he doesn't like to be called a vegan, Djokovic largely avoids eating meats, fish, or any other animal-based products.

Whats happening to Nadal?

Rafael Nadal announced Tuesday that he will be out for four to six weeks due to a rib injury, meaning his trip to the French Open may be in jeopardy. Nadal suffered the injury in the semifinals at Indian Wells when he was competing against Carlos Alcaraz.

Does Djokovic eat cheese?

As he reveals in his book Serve To Win, Djokovic immediately cut this from his diet and he is gluten-free and dairy-free. He tends to stick with eating vegetables, beans, white meat, fish, fruit, nuts, seeds, chickpeas, lentils and healthy oils.

When did Djokovic turned vegan?

Djokovic first learned to love veganism in 2010, when he invited famed nutritionist Dr. Igor Cetojevic to join his team. During their collaboration, Dr. Cetojevic discovered that Djokovic had a gluten intolerance and advised him to keep gluten and dairy out of his diet.

Is Novak Djokovic deported from Australia?

Novak Djokovic has left Australia after judges upheld the government's cancellation of his visa and his deportation. Three Federal Court judges upheld a decision made on Friday by the immigration minister to cancel the 34-year-old Serb's visa on public interest grounds.

Can Djokovic go to France?

With France lifting protocols around COVID-19 vaccine passports, tennis star Novak Djokovic, who is not vaccinated, will now likely be able to compete in the French Open. Starting on March 14, vaccine passports will not be required in France.

Why is Novak not playing Indian Wells?

Novak Djokovic cannot compete at the hard-court tennis tournaments in Indian Wells, California, or Miami because he is unvaccinated and can't travel to the United States.

Can Djokovic play Wimbledon?

Novak Djokovic will be allowed to defend his title at Wimbledon, despite not being vaccinated against COVID-19, because the shots are not required to enter Britain, All England Club chief executive Sally Bolton said Tuesday.

Did Rafael Nadal retired?

Age 18+. T&Cs apply. Rafael Nadal says he does not remember "playing without pain" but has no plans on retiring from tennis anytime soon. The 20-time Grand Slam champion has had several injuries during his career, including this year when a back problem forced him to withdraw from the ATP Cup.

Is Jelena Djokovic Serbian?

Jelena Djokovic is a Serbian entrepreneur, humanitarian, and the wife of famous tennis player Novak Djokovic.