After a bad day, theres nothing better than treating yourself to a good meal.

EatingWell:What’s your favorite way to enjoy a bowl of pasta?

Gauff:My favorite pasta is cacio e pepe, I love that one.

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And spaghetti carbonara is another favorite.

Pesto is another favorite!

But pre-match, I actually eat it with tomato sauce.

Just regular, plain tomato sauce with chicken and spinach.

EatingWell:On the day of a big match, what does your day of eating look like?

So usually it’s something light, either eggs and some toastI love almond-butter toastor a fruit bowl.

I think it’s the best to help stay hydrated.

And water, just plain old water as well.

My favorite juice is pineapple juice, so sometimes I’ll sneak some of that in.

EatingWell:Any snacks that you always have on hand?

Gauff:I love protein bars.

When I’m playing, those are really good.

For more of the guilty pleasure side, I love potato chips.

Any pop in of potato chips; sour cream and onion or barbecue.

I really love banana chips and apple crisps, those are another thing.

I recently discovered seaweed chips, so I really enjoy that.

Any chips I get into.

I love chocolate, I love Kit Kats, I love Twix.

EatingWell:What does your shoe collection look like?

Are there any standouts that you like to wear on or off the court?

Gauff:I have a lot of sneakers, a lot of shoes.

I’m with New Balance, so they’re all New Balance, and I get lucky.

New Balance is popping right now, so I get all the stuff before they release.

As I’m talking to you, I’m wearing my shoe with them, it’s the CG1s.

But off court, definitely the 650s or 550s.

I know those are the most popular shoes to say, but they’re so classic.

EatingWell:Any other piece of tennis or workout gear that you’re especially loving right now?

Gauff:I would say lately, it has been skirts.

Those are my go-to for traveling in the airport other than backpacks.

When I want to feel a little bit cuter, I love a nice tote bag.

EatingWell:Let’s talk more about your partnership with Barilla!

What can you tell us about the partnership and giveaway?

We’ve been buying Barilla long before I had the opportunity to have this partnership.

EatingWell:What does “eating well” mean to you?

I wouldn’t say “eating well” means eating healthy all the time.

And I think for me, food has been a way for me to emotionally heal in certain ways.