Novak Djokovic had a funny but heartwarming exchange with a couple during his Wimbledon opening round match on Monday. After the 1st set, which Djkovic won vs Wu Yibing, an audience member proposed to his partner who said yes and the crowd cheered in approval.
Djokovic saw the gesture and gave a thumbs up to them before quipping “I want an invitation to the wedding,” which sent every body, including the commentators in splits.
Seven-time champion Djokovic also had Bad Bunny cheering him on during a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 102nd-ranked Yibing that ended with the retractable roof closed and the lights turned on due to darkness. Djokovic improved to a perfect 21-0 in the opening round at Wimbledon.
Still fiercely competitive at the age of 39, Djokovic is looking to equal Roger Federer’s tally at the All England Club and go past Margaret Court in the all-time list of Grand Slam titles, and he showed flair and fight to stay on track.