Novak Djokovic's son steals the show after Wimbledon final win
As he lifted the Wimbledon trophy for the fourth time in his career, Novak Djokovic locked eyes with his biggest fan – his three-year-old son Stefan.
Djokovic’s son was too young to be allowed to watch the match from inside Centre Court but had arrived just in time to see his father hoist up the ultimate reward in tennis.
Wimbledon rules do not permit children below the age of 5 on to Centre Court.
Although the former world number one has won many Grand Slam titles before, this one in particular will hold a special place in the Serbian's heart.
"For the first time in my life I have someone screaming 'Daddy, Daddy!'" Djokovic said of his son watching from the player's box.
"He couldn't watch matches live because he was too young, but we were hoping if I hold the trophy he'd be here to witness it -- and there he is."
"I can't be happier. I am emotional for him being there and my whole team. He was by far the best sparring partner I had in the last couple of weeks!" added Djokovic who was pictured hitting balls with his son on the practice courts earlier in the tournament.
When you spot dad with the trophy 🏆#Wimbledon @DjokerNole pic.twitter.com/POO2uXZWRq
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 15, 2018
Are you kidding? Djokovic’s son is the cutest thing in the world! 😍#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/YONMLxiNC2
— Erika (@erika89tc) July 15, 2018
Djokovic and his wife Jelena also have a daughter, Tara, who was born in September last year.
Djokovic won his 13th Grand Slam title, defeating first-time Wimbledon finalist Kevin Anderson 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (3).