Novak Djokovic leads applause for Rory McIlroy before making cheeky offer to golf icon

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Novak Djokovic called out Rory McIlroy with a cheeky offer for his Masters green jacket at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Djokovic eased into the third round of the Grand Slam with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up a meeting with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.

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McIlroy was a guest at Centre Court’s royal box to watch Djokovic’s winCredit: PA

And the Serbian picked out the Northern Irishman, who was in the royal box sporting his green Masters jacket as Djokovic suggested a game of tennis in a winner-takes-all clash.

In a fresh white number with green piping to match the strict Wimbledon dress code, Djokvoic began: “I feel great. I’ve said this so many times before but I try not to take this moment for granted, playing on Centre Court of the childhood dream tournament.

“I’ve always been saying that, it stayed like that. I feel very privileged to be walking out on the court at age 30 plus.

“I don’t think it’s a cliche and I believe it’s actually true, age is just a number and a few people that know something about that are right in the royal box.

“Rory, Justin [Thomas], obviously Luke [Donald], it’s nice to see you guys. Congrats Team Europe on the Ryder Cup, I watched you guys.”

Djokovic’s cheeky offer

It was then that Djokovic laid down the gauntlet to McIlroy.

“Rory, what a beautiful jacket. Is that a Masters jacket? It must be. Round of applause for Rory for the Masters, please,” he continued.

“I want that jacket. I’ll play you. This jacket for that jacket, we’ll play tennis! No golf.

Novak Djokovic called out Rory McIlroy with a cheeky offer for his Masters green jacket at Wimbledon on Wednesday.

Djokovic eased into the third round of the Grand Slam with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas to set up a meeting with Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.

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McIlroy was a guest at Centre Court’s royal box to watch Djokovic’s winCredit: PA

And the Serbian picked out the Northern Irishman, who was in the royal box sporting his green Masters jacket as Djokovic suggested a game of tennis in a winner-takes-all clash.

In a fresh white number with green piping to match the strict Wimbledon dress code, Djokvoic began: “I feel great. I’ve said this so many times before but I try not to take this moment for granted, playing on Centre Court of the childhood dream tournament.

“I’ve always been saying that, it stayed like that. I feel very privileged to be walking out on the court at age 30 plus.

“I don’t think it’s a cliche and I believe it’s actually true, age is just a number and a few people that know something about that are right in the royal box.

“Rory, Justin [Thomas], obviously Luke [Donald], it’s nice to see you guys. Congrats Team Europe on the Ryder Cup, I watched you guys.”

Djokovic’s cheeky offer

It was then that Djokovic laid down the gauntlet to McIlroy.

“Rory, what a beautiful jacket. Is that a Masters jacket? It must be. Round of applause for Rory for the Masters, please,” he continued.

“I want that jacket. I’ll play you. This jacket for that jacket, we’ll play tennis! No golf.

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