Novak Djokovic made an immediate request to the happy couple after a fan proposal halted his first-round Wimbledon match against Yibing Wu on Centre Court. The Serbian tennis star, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, asked for an invitation to the wedding after the romantic interruption.
Proposal Disrupts Match
As Djokovic prepared to return to the baseline at the start of the second set, the crowd erupted in cheers. A man with long curly brown hair, a blue shirt, and blue glasses had dropped to one knee to propose to his girlfriend, who wore a white, blue, and yellow patterned dress and pink sunglasses. She accepted, and the couple beamed as the crowd roared.
Djokovic noticed the commotion and gave a thumbs-up before declaring, "I want an invite to the wedding." He then formed a heart shape with his hands, drawing further applause from the Centre Court audience.
Broadcasters React
BBC presenter Clare Balding was initially puzzled, asking, "Maybe that thumbs up from Djokovic was to John [McEnroe]?" Commentator Andrew Cotter chimed in, "It was a heart he was making so maybe that was to John." John McEnroe clarified the situation, stating, "He just said he wants an invitation to the wedding... this lady was just asked if she would marry that gentleman. Quite a moment for these two." Cotter, however, remained focused on the tennis, adding, "Alright, let's concentrate on the tennis, everyone."
Djokovic's Wimbledon Legacy
Djokovic, 39, is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, last winning the title in 2022. He holds a record 24 Grand Slam titles. The match against Wu continued after the brief interruption, with Djokovic seeking to advance in the tournament.
