Watch Novak Djokovics Cheeky Wimbledon Prank Leaves Ballgirl Startled Crowd In Stitches

The Serbian star, known for balancing intensity with humor on court, caught the youngster off guard during a pause in play, creating a memorable moment that quickly grabbed attention. The ballgirl’s surprised reaction was followed by smiles and laughter from those around her, while spectators inside the arena enjoyed the unexpected exchange. The amusing incident added another entertaining chapter to Wimbledon’s many unforgettable moments.Djokovic thoroughly enjoyed his dominant Wimbledon outing, needing less than 100 minutes to brush aside Stefanos Tsitsipas with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory. With the contest firmly under control, the Serbian star appeared completely at ease throughout the evening.The light-hearted moment arrived between the second and third sets while Tsitsipas left the court for a bathroom break. Djokovic was attempting to trim a loose piece of material from his shirt and called over a ballgirl for assistance. As she stepped in to help, the 24-time Grand Slam winner suddenly acted as if the scissors had cut him, briefly startling her. Realizing it was only a prank, she quickly laughed it off, and the crowd enjoyed the playful exchange. He immediately apologized, and the ballgirl quickly broke into a smile once she realized it was all part of a harmless joke.After the match, Djokovic revisited the incident during his on-court interview and offered another apology. This kind of thing surfaces when you're two sets to love up, he said. Stefanos went to change, so I had some spare time. I'm sorry if I scared her. It was probably not that great of a joke. It made me a bit more relaxed. The seven-time Wimbledon champion will next take on No. 25 seed Arthur Rinderknech in Friday's third-round clash.