World number 142 Liam Broady stunned the Wimbledon centre court crowd on Thursday and left them in stitches with his post-match interview.
Broady had just shocked No.4 seed Casper Ruud 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 6-0 to take his place in the third round of the prestigious competition in SW19.
It was a surprise second-round result and the 29-year-old was understandably elated conducting his media duties, but he was able to crack a gag at his mother's expense.
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"You looked so cool and calm out there, I'm not sure what the heart-rate was doing, I'm not sure what your family's heart-rate was doing up there (pointing to family enclosure) neither, but I think it was pretty high on both counts!" he was asked.
Broady responded: "Well, I said to my mum this morning, she doesn't like watching. I said 'look, I've already won 80 grand this week, so you can chill out a bit!'"
The joke was greeted with laughter from around the court and his family. You can read more about Wimbledon prize money here.
Stockport-born Broady's name will now go into the the next round where he will face Denis Shapovalov.
He added: "I would have liked to have played him (Rudd) back home, but Centre Court of Wimbledon will do.
"When I went to bed last night, I was having a think of what I'd say if I won the match, but now I'm here I don't know what to say.
"Denis is a mercurial talent, he's one of the best players in the world as is Casper. He's won junior Wimbledon. He's an amazing player. With a crowd like this then why not have a go again."
