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SportsPublished: 30 June 2026 at 01:36

Djokovic Wins at Wimbledon, Asks for Wedding Invitation from Engaged Couple

Novak Djokovic defeated China's Yibing Wu in the first round of Wimbledon, but during the match he noticed an engagement in the crowd and jokingly demanded an invitation to the wedding.

Foto: Sportacentrs

Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated China's top player Yibing Wu 6:4, 5:7, 6:4, 6:4 in the first round of Wimbledon on Saturday evening. During the match, Djokovic spotted a couple in the audience who had just gotten engaged. He congratulated them and, in a lighthearted manner, asked for an invitation to the wedding.

Wimbledon's official X account captured the moment, posting a video with Djokovic saying: "I want an invitation for the wedding." The tennis player smiled at the camera and waved to the newly engaged pair. The video quickly went viral on social media, receiving many positive reactions from fans.

This was Djokovic's first match at Wimbledon this year as he aims for his eighth title at the grass-court Grand Slam. In the next round, he will face a qualifier.

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