British tennis star Jack Draper, currently ranked sixth in the world, recently shed light on one of his notable habits during tournaments: taking cold showers. He explained his reasons and discussed whether it`s linked to his performance.
When asked about the practice, which has been referred to as a `good omen` for him, and how he started taking them, Draper responded:
“I don`t know, on Instagram you always see `take a cold shower,` `do this,` `do that.` I thought about its benefits and started doing it. I`m just trying to take care of myself as best as I can.
I think there`s also a scientific effect. In my opinion, it helps deal with anxiety if you do it correctly, I don`t know. Maybe you should try it too,” he added with a laugh.
However, Draper was clear that while he finds some benefit, he doesn`t attribute his success on the court directly to the cold water. “But honestly, I wouldn`t link my progress to cold showers,” he stated.
These comments were made by Draper during a press conference following his run to the semifinals in Madrid.
