Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal has many special forms when participating in major tournaments. The 22-time Grand Slam champion often took a 45-minute cold shower before each match to increase her stamina and encourage her spirit.
On the field, he will meticulously arrange the water bottles, so that the brand faces the same side. Rafael Nadal also follows a strict chain of action such as not entering the court, having movements related to his shirt, hair and face before handing over the ball.
In the 2022 Australian Open quarter-final against Denis Shapovalov, Nadal pulled his shirt, touched his hair and wiped his face 146 times. According to the Spanish star, the above actions are aimed at concentrating his spirit, avoiding being distracted by external influences.
Naomi Osaka
Similar to Rafael Nadal, Naomi Osaka also paid special attention to some of her own forms when competing. She often arranges bottles accurately, making sure they return in the same direction in the correct order.
Osaka shared: "It can be said that most athletes have a little superstition when competing. For me, it is definitely a line and logo. In addition, I need my water bottles to be arranged in a row. I can't explain why that is, but that's what I want to do."
Daniil Medvedev
For Daniil Medvedev, he always eats exactly 2 hours and 30 minutes before each match. Ensuring the right timing is very important for the achievement of the athlete born in 1996.
"I have to eat 2 hours and 30 minutes before the start. It can't be any earlier or later than a second. I would not change these things, Daniil Medvedev once shared.
Gianmarco Tamberi
Athlete Gianmarco Tamberi always has a beard in qualifying matches. But in the final, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics high jump champion will shave half of her beard.
This has been done by him since 2011 and has been maintained until now. Speaking about this, Gianmarco Tamberi said: It has become my brand. And why do I have to change?".
Carissa Moore
Surfer Carissa Moore has a strange faith in her husband's socks. According to Carissa, they bring luck when she competes.
When competing, my partner had to wear a lucky pair of socks. It sounds funny, but in the games I lost, he didn't wear socks. These socks are considered my lucky thing, Moore shared in an interview with Womens Health.
Other athletes
Similar to the above cases, American high-ranking star - Vashti Cunningham had to watch "Kill Bill" every night before the competition and attend a bible class with his father.
Meanwhile, Brazilian volleyball player Darlan Souza always performs inspirational moves from Naruto before handing over the ball, while the tri- sporting cooperative athlete - Paralpic Melissa Stockwell carries a lucky khungone given by her son for lucky money.
