Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleNovak Djokovic played a prank on an unsuspecting ball girl during his second-round match at Wimbledon. The incident occurred when the ball girl was helping him cut material from his shirt between sets. Djokovic pretended she had accidentally stabbed him with scissors, causing her to recoil in horror before realising it was a joke. He went on to win his 12th consecutive match against Stefanos Tsitsipas with a score of 6-3 6-4 6-2. Following his victory, Djokovic apologised in a press conference, admitting it was 'probably not that great of a joke' but helped him relax. In fullNovak Djokovic plays prank on unsuspecting ball girl at Wimbledon before issuing apologyMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in