Even when she’s on the road, she makes sure to keep moving, she says: “I always find a gym, usually at my hotel.” She recognizes, however, that the fittest physiques need a break, too. “I usually take off from tennis in November and December and let my body rest. I do not stop dancing, though. I adore dancing. It makes me happy. It’s my favorite workout outside the court.” As for her diet?
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My daily routine, all my life, has been about workouts. I wake up, go play tennis for a few hours, then go to the gym and do a few muscle groups.
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“Early in the morning, it’s super hard for me to eat right away, but I still need energy for practice,” she says. “I try to start out with a protein smoothie, a green juice or some sort of fruit. Lunch is usually my biggest meal of the day, and I always try to incorporate some carbs like sweet potatoes or rice. In the afternoon, I always have something. Snacks help me avoid lateafternoon energy lows. I typically make myself a salad for dinner.” She recently embraced plantbased eating but allows for the occasional animal protein. “The best way to describe me is a ‘cheagan,’” she explains. “I’m not perfect, but I certainly try.” Although disciplined, she doesn’t deprive herself. “I like French fries, and I love potato chips,” she says. “If I crave something heavier, it’s typically brown rice, beans and grilled shrimp. And I always crave sweets! But I can’t have them all the time, so I try to stick to cashews, dates and fruit snacks.” Williams, who lives in Palm Beach Gardens, counts Christopher’s 66
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