'I want invite to the wedding': Novak Djokovic's priceless reaction to fan's proposal at Wimbledon 2026
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Djokovic overcame Wu Jibing in four sets to keep his title hopes alive.
Novak Djokovic began his Wimbledon 2026 campaign with a victory, but he was made to toil hard by Chinaâs Wu Jibing, who showed why he is such a tough opponent to play against, when fully fit and firing.
While the attention was firmly on a potential upset, a wholesome moment stole the spotlight during the opening set.
When both players were sitting in their chairs during a brief stoppage in play, a man in the stands took the opportunity to propose to his girlfriend.
The coupleâs joy spread rapidly through the crowd, drawing a wave of applause and delight from those seated around them.
Djokovic, returning to the court as play was set to resume, appeared to notice the commotion and walked toward the couple.
He paused, looked at them with a wide smile, gestured meaningfully toward his ring finger, then made a heart shape with his hands and gave the newly-engaged pair a double thumbs up.
Turning back once more to face the stands, he walked toward the couple and called out directly: âI want an invite to the wedding.â The pair, still beaming from the proposal itself, were visibly delighted at the exchange, grinning from ear to ear.
It was noted afterwards that should Djokovic receive an invitation, he would have a rather good wedding singer available, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, who was seated in the playersâ box watching the match, having appeared on stage with Djokovic at a concert in London just two days earlier.
The match ended late on Centre Court and finished just in time before the mid-night curfew. The Serbian registered his 103rd win at Wimbledon and became the first ever player in Open Era history to win more than 80 Grand Slam first-round matches.
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Hoping to keep his hopes of the historic 25th Grand Slam, and eighth Wimbledon title alive, Djokovic will next play former World No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in a blockbuster second-round clash.
The pair have already contested twice in Grand Slam finals, notably at the 2021 French Open and 2023 Australian Open finals (Djokovic won both). The 39-year-old has dominated this rivalry, leading by 12-2 with his latest defeat at the hands of the Greek taking place way back in 2019.
What was the fan proposal incident during Novak Djokovicâs first-round match at 2026 Wimbledon?
A fan proposed his girlfriend during stoppage in play at the Centre Court on Monday. Djokovic, having noticed the applause from the fans, walked towards the couple and congratulated them.
How did Novak Djokovic react to a fan proposing his girlfriend during his Round 1 match at 2026 Wimbledon?
Djokovic greeted the couple and gestured towards his ring finger, then made a heart shape with his hands and gave the newly-engaged pair a double thumbs up. Turning back once more to face the stands, he walked toward the couple and called out directly: âI want an invite to the wedding.â The pair, still beaming from the proposal itself, were visibly delighted at the exchange, grinning from ear to ear.
Who will Novak Djokovic face in the second round at Wimbledon 2026?
In a blockbuster second-round match, Djokovic will meet two-time Grand Slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday.
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovicâs resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.