Novak Djokovic had no idea that winning a friendly bet against Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon would come at a price. As a playful consequence, the Belarusian handed the Serb some unwashed berries on a smoothie bowl, her quirky way of settling the score. Here\u2019s the full story behind the light-hearted exchange.<\/p>\n
Aryna Sabalenka Serves Novak Djokovic a Customized Unwashed A\u00e7a\u00ed Berry Bowl<\/p>\n
Beyond her tennis achievements and numerous brand endorsements, Sabalenka has also ventured<\/a> into YouTube. She recently launched her channel, debuting with a video that captures the first week of her 2025 Wimbledon campaign.<\/p>\n The Belarusian also hit the practice courts at the All England Club with Djokovic, and the two shared a light-hearted wager during their session. Sabalenka\u2019s boyfriend, Georgios Frangulis, also present in the video, revealed more details about the bet.<\/p>\n \u201cAryna and Novak were practising together; they had the ball cans on the grass, and they had to hit it. Whoever made it, won,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n However, the reward was revealed by the 24-time Major champion.<\/p>\n \u201cSo you make it, I make personally a\u00e7a\u00ed for you and other way around,\u201d Djokovic said in the clip.<\/p>\n For those unaware, Frangulis is the founder and CEO of OAKBERRY, a superfood company that serves a\u00e7a\u00ed berry bowls and a wide range of smoothies.<\/p>\n Both players engaged in a rally with a can of balls placed on each side of the court. After an extended back-and-forth exchange, it was the Serb who landed the winning shot and claimed the bet.<\/p>\n \u201cSo right now she has to pay off her debt by making a\u00e7a\u00ed, right? And handing me directly so I can eat it directly. Fresh!\u201d he said later in the clip.<\/p>\n The 24-time Major champion was initially delighted to receive the customized a\u00e7a\u00ed bowl. However, upon learning that Sabalenka hadn\u2019t washed the berries, he joked that he could already feel it in his stomach.<\/p>\n \u201cOfficial. It\u2019s Official. Wow! I am going to eat this a\u00e7ai with great pleasure. I am going to take my time. You didn\u2019t wash the berries? I can feel my stomach already,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n It was yet another display of the friendly camaraderie between Sabalenka and Djokovic, who have shared similar light-hearted moments on several occasions in the past.<\/p>\n When Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka Engaged in an Amusing Wimbledon Incident<\/p>\n Djokovic and Sabalenka clearly share a playful rapport. One example unfolded during Sabalenka\u2019s pre-tournament press conference at Wimbledon. As the session was wrapping up, Djokovic made a surprise appearance.<\/p>\n Sabalenka playfully asked the Serb what he thought of her level of play, referencing their practice session before the tournament. The former World No. 1 gave an honest reply.<\/a><\/p>\n \u201cI think you have the potential. You\u2019re really talented player. Nice strokes, good technique, but can I be honest? You\u2019re lacking intensity on the court. You don\u2019t have enough intensity. It\u2019s too flat,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The Belarusian boasts an impressive 47\u20139<\/a> win-loss record this season, while the Serb stands at 26\u20139.<\/a> Both are expected to feature in the upcoming North American hard-court swing as they aim to build strong momentum ahead of the US Open.<\/p>\n