Watch: Djokovic asks for wedding invitation after fan’s proposal; Osaka shocked by Kill Bill entry inspired by Tennis News:
There is a lot of fun in: Wimbledon on Monday beyond tennis, as Novak Djokovic made one of the most memorable off-court moments of the opening day by asking for a fan’s wedding invitation after witnessing the wedding proposal from Center Court.The heartwarming moment unfolded after Djokovic claimed the opening set of his first-round match against China’s Wu Yibing. During the change, a man in the crowd got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend, prompting the audience.The seven-time Wimbledon champion was quick to note the emotional scene. When he returned to the court, Djokovic made a heart gesture, gave the happy couple two thumbs up and shouted. “I want a wedding invitation.”See the moment here.The lighthearted exchange drew loud applause from the Center Court crowd and added a memorable chapter to Djokovic’s long association with Wimbledon.If the couple sends an invitation, the Serbian can still have access to world-class entertainment. Puerto Rico superstar Bad Bunny sat in Djokovic’s player’s 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, defeating Wu 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 under a closed roof as the setting sun forced the lights out. The win improved her outstanding Wimbledon first-round record to 21-0, keeping her bid for an eighth title strong.
Osaka rocked a Kill Bill-inspired Wimbledon look
While Djokovic grabbed headlines for his interactions with fans, Naomi Osaka created another viral moment with a shocking fashion statement before hitting the ball.Check out his entry here.Despite Wimbledon’s notorious all-white dress code, Osaka found a creative way to express herself by reaching No. 3 Court wearing a flowing white kimono featuring intricate embroidery and dramatic sleeves.The Japanese star’s entrance immediately caught the attention of fans, many of whom raised their phones to capture the moment, while one viewer shouted, “C’mon queen!”After defeating Elsa Jacquemot 6-1, 7-5, Osaka revealed the inspiration behind her outfit.“My Japanese heritage means a lot. They say it’s all white at Wimbledon and I thought it would be great to go out in a kimono,” she said.Osaka added that the design was inspired by: Quentin Tarantinoof Kill Bill, especially Lucy Liu’s iconic character 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 try to embody him a little,” he explained.
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