There was a lot of fun Wimbledon Monday beyond tennis, as Novak Djokovic produced one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for an invitation to a fan’s wedding after seeing a marriage proposal from Center Court.The touching moment unfolded after Djokovic claimed the opening set of his first-round clash against China’s Wu Yibing. During the changeover, a man in the crowd got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, prompting cheers from the audience.The seven-time Wimbledon champion was quick to point out the emotional scene. When he returned to the court, Djokovic flashed a heart gesture, gave the happy couple two thumbs up and shouted: “I want an invitation to the wedding.”Watch the moment here:The light-hearted exchange drew loud applause from the Center Court crowd and added another memorable chapter to Djokovic’s long association with Wimbledon.If the couple sends an invitation, the Serb can also have access to the entertainment of the world. Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny was sitting in Djokovic’s player box during the match, just two days after the tennis great made a surprise appearance during the rapper’s concert in London.Djokovic then got down to business, beating Wu 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 under the closed roof as fading daylight forced the lights out. The win improved her Wimbledon debut record to 21-0, keeping her bid for an eighth title firmly on track.
Osaka turns heads with Kill Bill-inspired Wimbledon look
While Djokovic grabbed headlines with his interaction with fans, Naomi Osaka created another viral moment with a striking fashion statement before even hitting a ball.Watch his entry here:Despite Wimbledon’s famous white dress code, Osaka found a creative way to express herself by arriving on Court No. 3 in a flowing white kimono with elaborate embroidery and dramatic sleeves.The Japanese star’s entrance immediately caught the attention of fans, with many raising their phones to capture the moment, while one spectator shouted: “C’mon Queen!”After getting past Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5, Osaka revealed the inspiration behind her outfit.“My Japanese heritage means a lot. They say all white at Wimbledon and I thought it would be really cool to go out in a kimono,” she said.Osaka added that the design was inspired by Quentin TarantinoKill Bill, especially the iconic character of Lucy Liu O-Ren Ishii in a white kimono.“I like to be like a video game character sometimes. I don’t want to be myself when I play on the court. I kind of try to embody a little,” he explained.