Novak Djokovic eating the grass on Centre Court. (Image: Getty) Novak Djokovic will be chasing a seventh Wimbledon title when he takes on Carlos Alcaraz on Centre Court on Sunday, but it won’t be sweet champagne he’ll be tasting if he prevails. Instead, the Serbian will mark his triumph by chowing down grass.
It’s a personal tradition that dates back to 2011 for the all-time great, when he won his first title at SW19 by beating Rafael Nadal . After converting match point, Djokovic sunk to his knees, and then proceeded to taste the turf in a moment that left viewers bewildered. Related articles Wimbledon women's finalist snubs Novak Djokovic and warned 'fans coming for you' Novak Djokovic addresses fears Wimbledon fans could miss England vs Spain The 37-year-old was later pressed on his actions by Sue Barker, and admitted that his impromptu snack wasn’t part of a pre-meditated celebration.
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