Nutritional Tips for Tennis Players (Source: Advanced Techniques for Competitive Tennis by Richard SchönbornCarbohydrates, serving as the fuel for a player's muscles, should be consumed at a rate of 6 grams per kilogram of body weight daily. For example, a 60 kg player would require 360 grams of carbohydratesWhat to eat?-Starch, from cereals needs a long time to be available as an energy supply.