Novak Djokovic shares touching reunion with ball girl after viral prank

Novak Djokovic shared another memorable moment at Wimbledon after reuniting with the ball girl who became part of his viral prank during the second round. The Serbian star met the youngster ahead of his quarter-final match against Felix Auger-Aliassime and turned the light-hearted incident into a heartwarming meeting. Their friendly conversation and warm exchange quickly caught the attention of tennis fans. The pair laughed about the prank that had entertained the Centre Court crowd days earlier. Djokovic apologised for giving her a fright, while the ball girl admitted she had enjoyed the joke despite her initial shock. The meeting ended with the 24-time Grand Slam champion presenting her with a signed cap, creating another special Wimbledon memory.

Novak Djokovic’s prank during his second-round victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas became one of the most talked-about moments of this year’s Wimbledon. During a changeover, he asked the ball girl to use a pair of scissors to trim a loose thread from his sleeve. Moments later, he acted as though she had accidentally cut his arm, making the youngster believe she had hurt him. The ball girl’s reaction immediately won over the Centre Court crowd. She looked genuinely worried before realising Djokovic was only joking. As soon as she understood it was a prank, both of them smiled, and the crowd responded with loud laughter and applause.

Ahead of his quarter-final match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, Djokovic made sure to meet the ball girl once again. He told her he hoped she had not been too frightened by the prank and explained that the joke reflected his playful Serbian sense of humour. His words were delivered with a smile as he tried to reassure her after the viral moment. The young volunteer responded warmly. She explained that although she had been surprised at first, she quickly realised it was all in good fun. Looking back, she said the prank had made her laugh and had become one of her favourite Wimbledon memories.

Djokovic then reached into his racket bag and showed her two of his caps. He invited her to choose the one she liked best before personally signing it for her. The thoughtful gesture left the ball girl smiling as she thanked the former world No. 1. She also joked that she had spent time thinking about a way to prank Djokovic in return. However, she decided against it because she was worried the plan might not work as she imagined. Her playful comment made Djokovic laugh, and the pair shared another light-hearted moment together. After their conversation, they posed for photographs outside the practice courts. The reunion also added to the positive atmosphere surrounding Djokovic at this year’s Championships. While the Serbian has sometimes received mixed reactions from Wimbledon crowds in previous years, many fans have appreciated his lighter side during this tournament. Djokovic now turns his attention back to the court as he prepares for a difficult quarter-final against Felix Auger-Aliassime.