Novak Djokovic Wins Over Crowd With Son's Energetic Reaction

Novak Djokovic secured a win against Yibing Wu on Centre Court at Wimbledon. His son Stefan caught the attention of John McEnroe with his energetic behaviour.

Novak Djokovic was struggling against his Chinese rival late in the third set. The crowd was chanting "Wuuuuuu" and clearly fancied a five-set epic.

Djokovic grew frustrated with the partisan crowd, but raised his game when he sensed the crowd were opposing him. He held serve to secure a 5-4 advantage and put his finger to his ear to respond.

Stefan, Djokovic's 11-year-old son, reacted ecstatically to his father's win. He began with a fist bump before swinging his arm back and forth in pure delight while shouting.

BBC commentator Andrew Cotter said: "[Chuckles] Stefan! Like father, like son. Easy Stefan." John McEnroe added: "That is impressive energy. Carlos started that, but a lot of guys are following in his footsteps."

Novak Djokovic is not placing any expectations on his son to pursue his path. He has previously explained: "I'm not forcing him to play tennis. I never did that. Not a single day have I told him you have to do this."

Djokovic added: "It's really purely his own desire to step on the court. Of course, I'll be thrilled if he plays tennis. He shouldn't feel any of the pressure or expectations yet, even though he's going to because it's part of his family, I guess."

Wimbledon 2026 is just around the corner, and Novak Djokovic is looking to continue his success. With his son Stefan by his side, he is sure to have a strong support system.

Djokovic has been open about his desire to spend time with his family and balance his tennis career with his personal life. As he looks to the future, he will likely continue to prioritize his family and his own well-being.

Stefan is a keen tennis player and frequently joins his father on the practice courts when they attend tournaments together. He has already shown a keen interest in the sport and may follow in his father's footsteps in the future.

For now, Novak Djokovic is focused on his current tournament and making the most of his time on the court. With his win against Yibing Wu, he is one step closer to achieving his goals at Wimbledon.

The crowd at Wimbledon was clearly impressed with Djokovic's skills, and his son Stefan's energetic reaction only added to the excitement. As the tournament continues, fans will be eager to see what's next for Novak Djokovic and his family.