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"We Have Exchanged Some Messages": Virat Kohli Predicts Wimbledon 2025 Winner

Abhinav Tyagi

Virat Kohli and Vijay Amritraj - (Source : @Johns/X.com)Virat Kohli and Vijay Amritraj - (Source : @Johns/X.com)

On Monday, July 7, Novak Djokovic moved a step closer to his quest of equalling Roger Federer for the most Wimbledon titles, as the seven-time winner got past Alex de Minaur to reach the quarter-finals. It was an exhilarating match at Centre Court, which was jam-packed with stars from across the sports world.

India's star batter Virat Kohli also graced Centre Court alongside Anushka Sharma. It was the former India captain’s first visit in 10 years, since 2015. After the match, broadcasters caught up with the 36-year-old and asked for his views on the biggest Grand Slam of the year.

Kohli Backs Novak Djokovic To Win Wimbledon

Virat, in a conversation with India legend Vijay Amritraj, predicted the winner for the ongoing edition and backed his friend Novak Djokovic to lift his eighth Wimbledon title.

The 36-year-old predicted Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic would reach the final, with the latter winning the tournament.

 "Look, I've been in touch with Novak for a while now. We've exchanged some messages. He's been incredibly gracious and kind to stay in touch. So, I'd say I want Novak and Carlos to be in the final, and ideally for Novak to win this," remarked Virat.


"You know, in the comparison or conversation about being the greatest of all time, he'd be right up there with anyone else—if not number one with the maximum number of Grand Slam titles. He deserves it," Kohli added.

Following the win, Virat also uploaded a story for Djokovic, and the tennis star responded with a thank you note.

Kohli Compares Centre Court Pressure With India-Pakistan Match

In the same interview, Virat was asked about drawing a comparison between playing at Lord's or Centre Court. The 36-year-old rated playing at Centre Court tougher than at the Mecca of Cricket, but also drew an analogy with the India-Pakistan game.

“It’s a lot of pressure because there are so many people in the stadium. But I’d say that it’s not as intimidating as Centre Court because of the distance people are sitting from you. When we are batting on the pitch, the fans are too far away," remarked Virat on tennis-cricket comparisons.


“But here, everything’s on the line and can change with a point in tennis. The pressure these guys must be feeling… playing on Centre Court must be tremendous. The experience can be similar, but the intimidation factor, I would say, could only be replicated for us in very high-pressure World Cup games, like an India-Pakistan World Cup game or a semi-final or final, where your legs are shivering because of sheer pressure," Kohli added.

Djokovic next plays on Wednesday again at Centre Court against Italy's Flavio Cobolli.