Many cricket stars have been seen among the spectators present at Wimbledon 2025. On Monday, a tennis match was played between Novak Djokovic and Alex de Minaur. After losing the first set 1-6, Djokovic made a strong comeback and won the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.
This was his 101st win at Wimbledon, with this win he came closer to his record 25th Grand Slam title. Well, let’s know who were the top three cricket stars who appeared at Wimbledon 2025 —
1. Virat Kohli
Indian cricket superstar Virat Kohli arrived to watch Wimbledon with his wife Anushka Sharma. Kohli watched the match between Djokovic and de Minaur sitting on the center court and praised Djokovic on Instagram after the match.
He wrote, “What a match! This is a daily routine for a gladiator.” Djokovic also expressed his gratitude to Kohli and shared his Instagram story and wrote, “Thank you for your support.”
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Kohli further congratulated Djokovic for winning the title, and hoped that he would face Alcaraz in the final. At the same time, Djokovic also thanked Kohli and said that both of them have been talking to each other on messages for the last few years. However, he has not yet met Virat in person. He said that he wants to improve his cricket skills before coming to India.
2. Joe Root
England’s star batsman Joe Root also arrived to watch the Wimbledon match during this match. Root is currently busy in the ongoing five-Test series against India, but despite this he enjoyed the ongoing Wimbledon.
Root appeared in the Royal Box with his wife Carrie and met tennis legend Roger Federer there. Photos of Root and Carrie shaking hands with Federer and posing for pictures went viral on social media.
3. Brian Lara
West Indies great batsman Brian Lara also appeared at Wimbledon 2025. The former left-handed batsman was seen enjoying tennis sitting in the Royal Box. Wimbledon’s official social media page shared his pictures, in which he was seen waving and greeting the spectators. Lara’s presence made this match even more special.
FAQ
Which cricketers are attending Wimbledon 2025?
The top 3 cricketers expected to attend Wimbledon 2025 include international stars and Indian legends. While the exact names may vary, reports suggest players like Virat Kohli, AB de Villiers, and Sachin Tendulkar could be part of the guest list.
Are these cricketers playing or just attending as guests?
They are attending as special guests or spectators, not participating in the tennis tournament.
Why are cricketers attending Wimbledon?
Wimbledon often invites global sports celebrities to attend matches as part of the event’s tradition. Cricketers are invited due to their popularity and love for tennis.
Have Indian cricketers attended Wimbledon before?
Yes, several Indian cricketers, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, and Sachin Tendulkar, have been seen at Wimbledon in the past as honored guests.