London, United Kingdom – Web Desk: Serbian tennis legend Novak Djokovic entertained fans both on and off the court during his dominant Wimbledon victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas, after a playful prank involving a ball girl went viral on social media.
During the match, Djokovic asked a ball girl to help cut the black kinesiology tape attached to his shoulder. As she carefully moved in with a pair of scissors, the 24-time Grand Slam champion suddenly reacted as if he had been accidentally cut, briefly startling the young volunteer.
Moments later, Djokovic burst into laughter, and the ball girl quickly realized it had been a harmless joke. The light-hearted exchange drew smiles from spectators and soon spread widely across social media platforms.
Speaking after the match, Djokovic said he was simply trying to create a relaxed atmosphere and apologized if the prank had frightened the ball girl.
The Serbian star also entertained the Centre Court crowd during his post-match interview by joking about golfer Rory McIlroy, who was watching from the Royal Box. Djokovic admired McIlroy’s iconic green jacket and quipped that he would happily trade his tennis victory for the famous prize, prompting laughter from fans in attendance.
