Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were spotted on Wimbledon’s center court. The cricket player was compelled to applaud Novak Djokovic’s “gladiator act.” Novak responded to this now.
Even Virat Kohli, who was there at Wimbledon on July 7, 2025, couldn’t help but give Novak Djokovic the highest accolades during their laid-back tennis match against Alex de Minaur. Even though Novak had a tough start to the match, he produced a better comeback that helped him defeat De Mianur and advance to the Wimbledon 2025 quarterfinals. Novak reacted to an enthusiastic note of praise from Virat Kohli with a heartfelt statement.
Virat Kohli calls Novak Djokovic’s Wimbledon win as ‘gladiator act’, he replies back
On July 7, 2025, a star-studded Wimbledon Center Court welcomed Roger Federer, Joe Root, James Anderson, Virat Kohli, and Anushka Sharma. Speaking about the match, Novak Djokovic dropped the opening set 6-1, and Alex De Minaur had a 4-1 lead at one point. However, Novak rallied to win the next five games, which helped him win and go to the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Taking to his insta handle, Virat Kohli shared an appreciation post for Novak Djokovic’s. He posted a photo of Novak from the court and mention his act as a ‘gladiator act’. Virat Kohli penned, What a win It was business as usual for the gladiator.” Novak, on the other hand, remained in awe of Virat’s appreciation post for him. Taking to his Instagram handle, he Accept his gratitude and responded:
On his Instagram, Virat Kohli sent a thank-you message for Novak. He uploaded a photo of Novak from the court and called his move a “gladiator act”. “What a win!” Virat Kohli wrote. It was just the gladiator going about his day. But Virat’s message of appreciation for him still astounded Novak. On his Instagram profile, he thanked them and responded:
Anushka Sharma was also there to see the incredible battle between Alex de Minaur and Novak Djokovic.
In addition to Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma appeared on the Wimbledon Center Court. The pair was seated next to each other in the seats. Wearing beige-toned coat trousers under a white shirt, Virat looked dapper. Anushka’s choice of a clean white outfit of the day made her appear the most beautiful. In the peeks, Anushka was seen cranky and occupied with her phone, while Virat was spotted watching the sport closely. As the quintessential power couple, Virat and Anushka are inseparable.
Both Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are life partners and best friends. After married in 2017, the couple brought their daughter into the world in 2021. When the couple’s newborn son, Akaay Kohli was born in 2024, their family was complete. Virat declared his retirement from Test cricket a few months ago. According to reports, the couple would move to London permanently with their children in order to live a calm and Simple life where their fame would not interfere with their children’s Future.
A Moment Beyond Sports: Bonding of Champions & New Beginnings
Virat Kohli’s Recpect Novak Djokovic’s to incredible comeback the only highlights of the Wimbledon 2025 match. As it brought together legends from diff arenas, it came to represent how sports transcend boundaries. Even though they are currently enjoying a more good stage of their lives, Virat and Anushka still have a great passion for sports that first drew them together.
Moments like these demonstrate how equally fulfilling life can be off the field as Virat moves from cricket to spending good time with his family. As they watched Novak’s “gladiator act” from the stands, Virat and Anushka send a reminder to sports fans everywhere that although careers change, a love of sports and the happiness it brings never goes out .
