Novak Djokovic Pranks Ball Girl, Pretends She Accidentally Cut Him With Scissors During Wimbledon 2026 (Watch Video)
Novak Djokovic stole the show at Wimbledon 2026 with a comical prank on a ball girl during his second-round victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas on Wednesday, July 1. The 39-year-old tennis legend feigned injury while having tape cut, leaving the crowd and the ball girl in momentary shock before bursting into laughter.
Novak Djokovic, the seven-time Wimbledon champion, added a touch of lightheartedness to his otherwise clinical performance on Centre Court this Wednesday, July 1, 2026, by orchestrating a hilarious prank on an unsuspecting ball girl. The incident, which quickly went viral, occurred during his dominant second-round match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, leaving the packed crowd in stitches. Wimbledon 2026: Former Champion Barbora Krejcikova Knocks Out French Open Winner Mirra Andreeva in 2nd Round.
Novak Djokovic Pranks Ball Girl
The Serbian maestro, who turned 39 this year, had just sealed the second set against his 28-year-old Greek opponent when he requested assistance from a ball girl to cut some strapping from his shoulder. As the young girl carefully began to snip, Djokovic dramatically feigned being cut, wincing and jerking away, momentarily terrifying her. However, the suspense was short-lived as the 24-time Grand Slam champion quickly broke into laughter, revealing the prank and drawing a collective sigh of relief and amusement from the Centre Court faithful.
Novak Djokovic's Post-Match Confession
Speaking in his post-match on-court interview, Djokovic playfully apologised for the stunt, explaining his motivation. “Stefanos went to change so I had some spare time. I’m sorry if I scared her,” Djokovic stated, smiling. He further elaborated, “I guess these kind of things surface when you’re 2 sets to 0 up rather than 2 sets to 0 down,” hinting at the relaxed state of mind the prank induced. He also added that the moment helped him relax and that the ball girl ultimately enjoyed the exchange.
A Dominant Performance
The prank proved to be the only real 'drama' in a match that saw Djokovic cruise to a comprehensive 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory over Tsitsipas in just 98 minutes. This commanding performance saw Djokovic advance comfortably into the third round of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Novak Djokovic Hopes to Meet Virat Kohli During Upcoming India Visit (Watch Video).
Head-to-Head and Form
Djokovic's victory extends his impressive head-to-head record against Tsitsipas to 12-2, having now won their last 11 encounters. Notably, this was the first time the two formidable players had met on grass. Tsitsipas, once a top-5 player, has seen his ranking drop to 87th in the world, and he struggled to contain Djokovic's relentless play. Djokovic, despite being 39, continues to defy age, showcasing 'vintage' form with 33 winners and only seven unforced errors in this match.
Djokovic's blend of on-court brilliance and playful antics continues to make him a fan favourite at SW19, promising more memorable moments as the tournament progresses. He will now face Arthur Rinderknech in the third round.
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