Kohli and Anushka Cheer as Djokovic Stages Dramatic Comeback at Wimbledon

 

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Wimbledon's Centre Court was attended by a who's who of the crowd as Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli and Bollywood star Anushka Sharma were some of the fans, contributing to the electric crowd during Novak Djokovic's tough win over Australia's Alex de Minaur.

 

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Djokovic suffered a massive fright after losing the first set 1-6 to a fired-up De Minaur. De Minaur's aggressive play and Djokovic's early unforced errors stunned the crowd that included tennis legend Roger Federer in the Royal Box.

 

Djokovic fought it back impressively, winning the next three sets 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in a match that lasted over three hours. His determination was again tested in the fourth set, where he trailed 1-4 before mounting a trademark comeback to book his place in his 16th Wimbledon quarterfinal and keep his chances alive for a record 25th Grand Slam title.

 

The match was marked by rallies, strategy, and a clear momentum shift with Djokovic's serve and shot selection getting better after the first set. De Minaur's speed and shot-striking made the match competitive, but Djokovic's experience prevailed in the end.

 

Outside the court, Kohli and Anushka's presence attracted plenty of attention from the fans and the media, and this was an indication of the worldwide popularity of Wimbledon and the fact that it attracts celebrities from other walks of life. Their public declarations of support for Djokovic were heard by the commentators and contributed to the celebrity-laden action of the day.

 

Sources: Tennis Australia, BBC Sport, Hindustan Times