India’s batting maestro Virat Kohli has thrown his full support behind Novak Djokovic to lift the Wimbledon 2025 title, calling the Serbian legend a “deserving” champion.
Kohli, attending Djokovic’s Round of 16 clash against Australia’s Alex de Minaur at Centre Court, was spotted alongside wife Anushka Sharma, soaking in the tennis atmosphere.
Kohli and Djokovic: A Sporting Brotherhood
While fans often wonder if top athletes from different sports connect behind the scenes, Virat Kohli confirmed that he and Novak Djokovic have been in touch for some time.
“I’ve been in touch with Novak Djokovic for a while now. We’ve exchanged messages, and he’s been very gracious and kind,” Kohli shared.
The former Indian captain then made no attempt to hide who he was rooting for in the days ahead at SW19.
“I’d love to see Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in the final, and I hope Novak wins this one.”
Kohli wasn’t just playing fanboy, though. He tied his support to Djokovic’s staggering work ethic and legacy.
“That would be a tremendous achievement at this stage of his career. He’s definitely in the conversation as one of the greatest of all time, if not the greatest, with the highest number of Grand Slam titles.”
“He truly deserves it for all the hard work he’s put in.”
Cricket vs Tennis: Kohli Weighs the Pressure
In an interesting turn of the conversation, Kohli reflected on the mental intensity of top-level sport, comparing the pressures of playing in front of packed cricket stadiums to the lone warrior’s grind in tennis.
“It’s a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I’d say it’s not as intimidating as Centre Court because of how far the fans are from you,” he said.
He explained how, as a batter, it’s easier to zone out, unlike in tennis where the spotlight is constantly on the individual.
“When we’re batting, you can zone out, you don’t hear the cheers, boos, or comments directly. That only happens when you’re fielding near the boundary,” he further stated.
“But even then, the pressure isn’t solely on your individual skill at every moment.”
For Virat Kohli, tennis, especially from the quarter-finals onwards, carries an entirely different kind of psychological weight.
“It can only be replicated in high-stakes matches like an India-Pakistan World Cup game or a semifinal or final, where your legs are literally shaking from pressure.”
“These tennis players probably feel that pressure from the quarterfinal stage onward.”
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