Novak Djokovic makes special request after ‘high-risk’ Wimbledon proposal

The couple got engaged during Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon match (Pictures: BBC/Getty)

Love was in the air on the first day of Wimbledon with one couple getting engaged during Novak Djokovic’s opening match on Centre Court.

As Djokovic and his opponent Wu Yibing took a breather after the conclusion of the first set, cheers could be heard from one corner of the arena.

BBC presenter Clare Balding was unaware of the cause of the jubilant scenes but Djokovic was seen making a heart with his hands as player was about to resume.

The tennis legend, bidding to win a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title, then turned to the couple and said: ‘I want an invit...