Kohli had come to watch this match of Novak Djokovic with his wife
The center court of Wimbledon 2025 was filled with great players from all over the world on July 7. Tennis star Novak Djokovic defeated Australia’s Alex de Minaur to make it to the quarter-finals. Indian cricket star Virat Kohli was present on the court with his wife Anushka Sharma to watch this historic match.
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During this tennis match, English cricketers Joe Root, James Anderson, West Indies great batsman Brian Lara and tennis legend Roger Federer were also seen. However, everyone’s eyes were on the friendship between Djokovic and Virat Kohli.
Virat praised Novak on Instagram story
After the match ended, Virat Kohli posted a story on Instagram praising Novak Djokovic. He wrote, “What a match. It was as usual for the Gladiator.” At the same time, Djokovic also reacted to Virat Kohli’s praise. Novak shared Kohli’s story and wrote, ‘Thank you for the support.’
Novak Djokovic reacted
In the press conference after the match, Djokovic talked about his friendship with Virat and said – Virat Kohli and I have been texting each other for the last few years. We have not yet got a chance to meet in person, but it is an honor for me to hear such good things about myself from a player like him. I admire his career and achievements.
Djokovic further said – I have started playing cricket, but I do not play very well. Cricket is a big game in Australia and especially in India. Perhaps, before going to India, I will have to improve my cricket skills so that I do not embarrass myself there.
Well, if we tell you about this match, Djokovic lost the first set 1-6, but after that he performed brilliantly and won the match by winning the next three sets 6-4, 6-4 and 6-4. This was Djokovic’s 101st win in Wimbledon matches. Currently, he is just three wins away from winning his 25th Grand Slam title.
