We all have had our fair share of celebrity crushes, especially on a star sports personality. Be it cheering them from sidelines or while watching a live match on television, a fan shares a special with their idol. In fact, there have been times when overenthusiastic fans went on to propose marriage to their dream ‘lovers’. And it most definitely made a memorable sight to watch, especially if it’s recorded on camera. Remember tennis legend Steff Graf’s sassy reply to her admirer who shouted, “Steffi, will you marry me?” in the middle of her Wimbledon semi-finals match. And, who can forget the marriage proposal for Indian cricket captain, Virat Kohli by a Pakistani police officer. There have also been times when fans have gone overboard in professing
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Steffi Graf
One of the biggest names in women’s tennis, Steffi Graf was famously proposed by a man at 1996 Wimbledon. The German ace was ready to serve against her semi-finals opponent, Kimiko Date when this admirer of Graf shouted – Steffi, will you marry me? Yes, like all of us, the tennis legend broke into a smile, but it was her reply that floored the spectators at SW19. She cheekily responded by asking, “How much money do you have?” Steffi later went on to win the 6-2 2-6 6-3 and eventually the Wimbledon title that year. Graf married American tennis legend, Andre Agassi in 2001 and have two …show more content…
Despite constantly sitting under the hot sun, they keep the enthusiasm alive. However, a crazy fan once left 16-time grand slam champion, Rafael Nadal startled (read: awkward) by asking for marriage. It happened during 2012 Australian Open when Rafa was playing his match against Lukas Lacko. The fan yelled out a quirky marriage proposal to the King of Clay leaving commentators and spectators bursting in laughter. However, the Spanish tennis returned the shoutout with a shy wave.
6. Novak Djokovic
Former World No. 1 is one of the most loved tennis players in the Open Era. Novak Djokovic never misses an opportunity to interact, be it with the ball boys or the spectators. During a practice session of the US Open 2012, a young boy shouted, “will you marry me?” from the sidelines. Well, it was enough for him to be invited to the court by the Serbian ace. The young lad tried few shots with the tennis superstar.
7. Mahendra Singh
Steffi Graf
One of the biggest names in women’s tennis, Steffi Graf was famously proposed by a man at 1996 Wimbledon. The German ace was ready to serve against her semi-finals opponent, Kimiko Date when this admirer of Graf shouted – Steffi, will you marry me? Yes, like all of us, the tennis legend broke into a smile, but it was her reply that floored the spectators at SW19. She cheekily responded by asking, “How much money do you have?” Steffi later went on to win the 6-2 2-6 6-3 and eventually the Wimbledon title that year. Graf married American tennis legend, Andre Agassi in 2001 and have two …show more content…
Despite constantly sitting under the hot sun, they keep the enthusiasm alive. However, a crazy fan once left 16-time grand slam champion, Rafael Nadal startled (read: awkward) by asking for marriage. It happened during 2012 Australian Open when Rafa was playing his match against Lukas Lacko. The fan yelled out a quirky marriage proposal to the King of Clay leaving commentators and spectators bursting in laughter. However, the Spanish tennis returned the shoutout with a shy wave.
6. Novak Djokovic
Former World No. 1 is one of the most loved tennis players in the Open Era. Novak Djokovic never misses an opportunity to interact, be it with the ball boys or the spectators. During a practice session of the US Open 2012, a young boy shouted, “will you marry me?” from the sidelines. Well, it was enough for him to be invited to the court by the Serbian ace. The young lad tried few shots with the tennis superstar.
7. Mahendra Singh