Tennis legend Novak Djokovic overcame Australia’s Alex de Minaur to advance to the Wimbledon quarterfinals on July 7, 2025, on Centre Court. Meanwhile, the match was attended by a star-studded crowd, including Indian batsman Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.
Notable attendees at the game included England cricket talents Joe Root and James Anderson, West Indies legend Brian Lara, and tennis legend Roger Federer. Kohli, who recently retired from Test cricket and is currently in London, was pleased with Djokovic.
Following the match, the Indian great expressed his gratitude to the Serbian on Instagram. “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole,” he tweeted. Djokovic responded to Kohli’s admiration by resharing the tale and thanking the Indian cricketer. “Thank you for supporting.”
Virat Kohli and I have been texting sometimes for a few years: Novak Djokovic
In the post-match press conference, Djokovic discussed his friendship with the Indian cricketer. He added that they’d emailed each other a few times and had mutual respect and regard.
“Virat Kohli and I have been texting for a few years and have never had the opportunity to meet in person, but it was a true privilege and honour to hear him talk so positively about me. I definitely admire his entire career, achievements, and everything he has accomplished. I started playing cricket. I’m not very good at it, but cricket is definitely a hugely popular sport in Australia and India… Let’s say I’ll have to work on my cricket abilities before I go to India so I don’t humiliate myself,” he remarked.
From casually texting for a few years to Djokovic inviting Virat Kohli to Wimbledon — what a journey! pic.twitter.com/WFWFeNqIlR
— Gaurav (@Melbourne__82) July 7, 2025
Meanwhile, in the game, Djokovic had lost the opening set 1-6 but bounced back in the next three sets, winning 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a contest that lasted over three hours. This victory was his 101st win at Wimbledon and brought him within three matches of a record 25th Grand Slam title.
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