Djokovic handed the boy his racket and let him take several serves, even offering him some tips along the way and giving him a hug when it was all over.
The crowd was thoroughly amused throughout the incident, roaring with laughter at the initial proposal and cheering the boy on with each serve. One woman even offered, "I'll marry you," as he returned to the stands.
Perhaps bolstered by the surprise proposal, Djokovic went on to cruise through his opening-round match against Paolo Lorenzi, 6-1, 6-0, 6-1, on Tuesday.
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