MS Dhoni enjoying US Open [Source: @CricCrazyJohns/x.com]
Even with social media going crazy over memes and controversies, MS Dhoni remains cool as ever. The former India skipper was spotted at the Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York on Tuesday, watching tennis legend Novak Djokovic battle it out against Taylor Fritz in the US Open quarterfinals.
Dhoni Spotted At US Open Watching Djokovic
A picture and a short clip shared by businessman Hitesh Sanghvi soon went viral, showing “Captain Cool” soaking in the atmosphere. MS Dhoni looked relaxed, enjoying the action from the stands while the rest of the internet was still debating about hookah stories.
Djokovic Rolls Into Semis
On the court, Djokovic did what Djokovic does best. The Serbian great overcame a spirited Fritz challenge, winning 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 to book his spot in yet another Grand Slam semifinal.
Next up for him is Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish sensation who already has five majors in the bag. Alcaraz may have beaten Djokovic three times, but the Serb still holds the upper hand in their head-to-head with five wins from eight. Saturday’s semifinal is shaping up to be a blockbuster and Dhoni got a front-row taste of the build-up.
Hookah Chatter Refuses To Die Down
Back home though, Dhoni’s name has been caught up in an unexpected storm. An old clip of Irfan Pathan recently went viral, sparking endless memes and chatter around Dhoni’s supposed hookah connection.
From old photos to past interviews, fans have been digging deep to keep the buzz alive. Pathan himself faced heavy trolling and later clarified that his statement had been twisted but by then the damage was done.
The internet had already run wild with jokes, edits and comparisons. However, as always, Dhoni seems completely unbothered. While the noise rages online, he was thousands of miles away, quietly enjoying Djokovic’s brilliance at the US Open.