Watch: "Want to play tennis and cricket" — Novak Djokovic reveals untold story of his bond with Virat Kohli at Wimbledon 2026

Novak Djokovic has once again spoken about his admiration for Virat Kohli ahead of Wimbledon 2026. The 24-time Grand Slam champion said that although he and the former India captain have never met in person, they have stayed in touch through messages over the years. Djokovic added that he shares a good bond with Kohli despite never meeting him face-to-face.

The Serbian tennis legend also spoke about his wish to meet Kohli in the near future. Djokovic said he hopes to visit India soon and finally spend some time with the cricket great. He also shared that he would love to play both tennis and cricket with Kohli, giving fans a glimpse of the friendship between two of the biggest names in sport.

Djokovic's comments quickly went viral on social media, with both tennis and cricket fans praising the mutual respect between the two legends. Many supporters are now hoping that the long-awaited meeting will happen soon. 

Watch the video of Novak Djokovic talking about his bond with Virat Kohli below:

Djokovic confirms he has never met Virat Kohli in person despite being in constant touch

Despite sharing a close bond, Novak Djokovic revealed that he has never met Virat Kohli in person. The Serbian tennis legend said that the two have been in regular contact over the last few years through text messages and phone conversations. They also follow each other on social media and have great respect for each other's achievements.

Djokovic said he hopes to meet the former Indian skipper soon and spend time together. He added that he would love to play both tennis and cricket with the former India captain. The 24-time Grand Slam champion also shared that he is planning to visit India in the near future.

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"We have not met in person. We've texted, so we're in touch for the last few years and following each other, supporting each other, admiring each other's careers and all. So, hopefully I'll get a chance to meet with him in person and play some tennis, play some cricket. It would be nice, and I'm also planning to come to India soon, so maybe that's where we get a link up," Djokovic said.

"Want to meet him soon" — Djokovic opens up on long-distance admiration with India's cricket legend

Earlier this year, Novak Djokovic said that Virat Kohli was the reason he started following cricket. The Serbian tennis legend described Kohli as a friend and someone he deeply respects. He also said that his admiration for the former India captain made him develop an interest in the sport. Djokovic added that he wants to meet Kohli soon.

"Yes, Virat is a friend and someone I, of course, respect and admire. He's actually, to be honest, the reason why I started following cricket. I hadn't followed it before, but through him, I started following it more. Want to meet him soon," Djokovic said in an earlier interview.

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Djokovic is now aiming to win his eighth Wimbledon title, which would see him equal Roger Federer's record at the tournament. A title this year would also give him a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam singles title, moving him ahead of Margaret Court. The Serbian will begin his Wimbledon 2026 campaign against China's Yibing Wu in the first round on Monday, June 29.

Will Djokovic and Kohli finally meet? Fans demand a historic first encounter after Wimbledon 2026 revelation

Djokovic's latest comments have sparked excitement among both tennis and cricket fans. After revealing that he has been in touch with Virat Kohli for the past few years, the Serbian star said he hopes to meet the former India captain in person soon. His wish to play both tennis and cricket with Kohli has made fans even more eager to see the two sporting legends together.

Many fans took to social media after the video went viral, saying they would love to see Djokovic and Kohli finally meet. The mutual respect between the two has been clear for years, even though they have never met face-to-face. With Djokovic also planning to visit India, supporters believe that the long-awaited meeting could finally happen. Here is how the netizens reacted:

For now, Djokovic's main focus remains Wimbledon 2026, where he is chasing a record-equaling eighth title and a historic 25th Grand Slam crown. Once the tournament ends, fans will be hoping that his planned trip to India leads to his first-ever meeting with Virat Kohli.