Virat Kohli, an ace Indian batsman, has expressed his desire for Novak Djokovic to win Wimbledon’s men’s singles title in 2025. Additionally, he revealed that he had a strong bond with Djokovic and wanted the 38-year-old Serbian tennis great to defeat Carlos Alcaraz, who was a younger but equally favored opponent, to win the prestigious championship.
The star cricket player also believed that Djokovic’s commitment to training in the run-up to the tournament made him the most deserving of the championship.
“I’ve been in touch with Novak Djokovic for a while now. We’ve exchanged messages, and he’s been very gracious and kind. I’d love to see Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in the final — and I hope Novak wins this one. 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. I really hope he plays Carlos in the final and wins.”
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Virat Kohli Breaks Down the Unique Challenges of Playing Cricket and Tennis
The India international, who has played in more than 550 games for his nation, also went into detail about the various pressures and circumstances that arise in tennis and cricket.
“Every sport comes with its own set of challenges. In cricket, one of the biggest is the waiting. You warm up in the morning, then sit in the changing room not knowing when you’ll bat — just waiting, anticipating, reading the game. In tennis, the situation is different. You know exactly what you’re walking into, and you have to pace the game from the very first minute. Cricket is different in that regard — especially for a batter — because you only get one chance. One mistake and you’re done for the day. You spend the rest of it clapping from the sidelines. In tennis, you could be two sets down and still come back to win — and we’ve seen many champions do just that over the years.”
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The IPL ace batter who plays Royal Challengers Bengaluru also confessed that the game was a lot more challenging in terms of intensity and even stated that he would have found it quite nerve wracking had he been playing high pressure intense game such as the one witnessed in tennis.
“So, while both sports are tough, I’d say this (tennis) is far more challenging in terms of intensity. If I were on the court with the crowd so close, I’d find it way too intimidating.”
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Virat Kohli will be playing in the 50-over format only as he has retired lately in Tests and T20Is (in 2024). India will play their next ODIs match later this year in October and November when the team will travel to Australia to participate in a white-ball series against the team. It is supposed to be Kohli first international work after Champions Trophy 2025.
