[WATCH] Virat Kohli reveals why he’s backing Djokovic over Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2025

Virat Kohli, the best cricket player in India, revealed his desire for Novak Djokovic to win the men’s singles title at Wimbledon 2025. He added that he had a strong bond with Djokovic and that he wanted the 38-year-old Serbian tennis great to defeat Carlos Alcaraz, who was a younger but equally favoured opponent, to win the prestigious league.

The famous cricket player also said that Djokovic was the most deserving of the win because to his intense training regimen before the competition.

Novak Djokovic and I have been communicating for some time. In our communication exchanges, he has been incredibly polite and considerate. The final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz would be amazing, and I hope Novak prevails. That would be a huge accomplishment for him at this point in his career. He holds the record for the most Grand Slam victories, making him one of the greatest of all time, if not the greatest. For all the effort he has put in, he genuinely deserves it. He posted on Star Sports, “I sincerely hope he plays Carlos in the final and wins.”

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Virat Kohli discusses the special difficulties of tennis and cricket.

Having played in more than 550 matches for his country, the India international also discussed the various pressures and circumstances that arise in tennis and cricket.

There are obstacles unique to each sport. The waiting is one of the largest in cricket. In the morning, you warm up and then wait in the changing room, reading the game and not knowing when you’ll bat. This is not the case in tennis. From the first minute of the game, you must pace it because you know precisely what you’re getting into.

Because you only get one chance, cricket is distinct in that sense, especially for batters. You’re out for the day after one error. The remainder of it is spent applauding from the sidelines. “You can lose two sets in tennis and still win — and we’ve seen many champions do just that over the years,” Virat Kohli said.

The elite batsman, who plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League, acknowledged that tennis was far more demanding in terms of intensity. He even said that he would find it uncomfortable to be in a high-pressure setting like tennis.

Both games are difficult, but in my opinion, tennis is far more difficult in terms of intensity. “I would find it extremely intimidating if I were on the court with the crowd so close,” he continued.

With his recent retirement from Test and T20I cricket (in 2024), Kohli will only be participating in the 50-over division. When India tours Australia later this year in October and November to play a white-ball series against them, that will be their next ODI action. It is anticipated that this will be Kohli’s first international assignment since the 2025 Champions Trophy.