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12th Jul 2015

Watch: Novak Djokovic continues his strange Wimbledon victory ritual

So that's his secret?

Robert Redmond

What happened to popping some champagne?

Novak Djokovic won his ninth grandslam, and third Wimbledon, this afternoon, defeating Roger Federer in four sets, 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3.

The Serbian then celebrated by eating the grass on centre court at the London venue. As you do.

novakDjokovic has precedent in grass eating at Wimbledon. The 28 year old reportedly said it tastes like sweat, and, after winning the tournament last year said: “it tastes like the best meal that I ever had in my life probably.”

Really Novak? Sweaty grass is your favourite meal?