Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma cheer for Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon, tennis legend reacts on Instagram

Virat Kohli-Anushka Sharma cheer for Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon (AFP Photo)

It is hardly surprising that Virat Kohli chose to attend Wimbledon 2025 as he is currently in London. The star Indian batsman, who earlier this year declared his retirement from Test cricket, attended the Men's Round of 16 match between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur of Australia. Despite losing the opening round 1-6, Djokovic, the Wimbledon finalist from the previous year, did not disappoint.

Kohli and his wife, Anushka Sharma, were spotted in the stands during the game. "What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole," Kohli wrote on his Instagram Story.

The Serb, who is a seven-time Wimbledon champion, appreciating Kohli's gesture and reacted to it. "Thank you for supporting," the tennis legend wrote on his Instagram story.

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Djokovic defeated de Minaur, prevailing 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Djokovic dropped the opening set 1-6 at Wimbledon for the first time in his career. Roger Federer, James Anderson, and Joe Root were all present for the Round of 16 match.

It was widely anticipated that Virat Kohli would travel to the UK for the five-match series between India and England. But a few days prior to the squad announcement, he shocked everyone by declaring his retirement from the longest format.

After winning his first Indian Premier League (IPL) championship with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in June 2025, Kohli went to London with his family.

Kohli has retired from both Test and T20Is and continues only playing in the 50-over format, where he currently holds the record for most hundreds scored.

Due to the postponement of India's tour to Bangladesh, his return to India colors has been delayed. His next appearance in international cricket will be in the October ODI series against Australia.

The right-handed batter played 123 Test matches before ending his career. He hit 30 hundreds and 31 fifties while scoring 9230 runs at an average of 46.85.