With Wimbledon 2025 just weeks away, tennis fans and athletes are preparing for the UK’s most iconic tournament. Amid the build-up, the World Avocado Organisation is highlighting the benefits of avocados, calling attention to their value in supporting energy, recovery, and overall wellness.
Avocados are nutrient-dense, providing a rich source of healthy fats, fibre, vitamins, and minerals that support muscle function and physical endurance. Monounsaturated fats help maintain steady energy and improve circulation, which can enhance physical performance. Vitamin B contributes to energy conversion from food, while vitamin C supports immunity and helps reduce fatigue. Lutein plays a role in protecting joints and cartilage, and biotin aids muscle repair. Potassium, found in abundance in avocados, helps prevent cramps and supports muscular performance. High fibre content also contributes to better digestion, easing fatigue and promoting faster post-exercise recovery.
National wheelchair tennis player Rob Teague incorporates avocados into his diet to sustain performance. He shared: “Fueling my body properly is just as important as the work we do on the court. People always say ‘training starts in the gym,’ but it really starts in the kitchen. The best way to keep your body and mind in sync is by feeding it the right nutrients. Avocados are perfect for me – they’re versatile, easy to digest, and full of good energy. I’ll throw one into a smoothie as a pre- or post-workout snack, or add it to toast or lunch when I have more time. It helps me stay strong and consistent through intense matches.”
To help players and active individuals include more avocados in their meals, the World Avocado Organisation has released recipes tailored for physically active lifestyles. One is a salmon and avocado roll that combines 150g of seared and shredded salmon with 150g of chopped smoked salmon, one spring onion, 100g of pickled gherkins, one tablespoon of capers, and four tablespoons of mayonnaise. The filling is wrapped in three sliced avocados laid on plastic wrap, then garnished with mayonnaise and chopped chives.
Another option is a quinoa and avocado salad. It starts with 300g of cooked and cooled quinoa, halved colourful cherry tomatoes, one chopped red onion, cubed avocado, cubed watermelon, and lamb’s lettuce. The dressing consists of four tablespoons of olive oil, two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, half a teaspoon of honey, salt, and pepper.
For a sweet snack, their chocolate protein ball recipe combines 180g of melted cooking chocolate with mashed avocado, one tablespoon of cocoa-flavoured protein powder, and a pinch of salt. After refrigerating the mixture, it is shaped into balls and coated in cocoa powder.
These recipes provide practical ways to improve nutrition and performance. Research supports these claims, showing that avocados’ monounsaturated fats and potassium can enhance muscle function and reduce inflammation from exercise.
As Wimbledon draws near, the message from the World Avocado Organisation is clear. Whether you are an elite athlete or a casual tennis fan, avocados offer accessible and beneficial nutrition that can support strength, stamina, and recovery throughout the season.
