Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma spotted together at Wimbledon; pic goes viral
Star couple
Virat Kohli
and
Anushka Sharma
were spotted enjoying Day 8 of Wimbledon 2025, adding a splash of Bollywood-meets-cricket glamour to the already star-studded stands at the All England Club.
A picture of the two, looking relaxed and stylish in the Royal Box, quickly went viral on social media, with fans praising their effortless elegance and presence at the prestigious event.
Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma (AFP Photo)
The couple's appearance came amid a thrilling day of tennis action featuring some of the sport's biggest names.
Kohli, currently on a break from cricket after recent engagements in a title-winning Indian Premier League campaign for RCB, and Anushka, who has kept a low public profile in recent months, seemed to be soaking in the tennis atmosphere while also enjoying some rare downtime together.
They weren't the only celebrity duo turning heads. Tennis legend
Roger Federer
also made his much-anticipated Wimbledon return as a spectator, arriving with wife Mirka Federer.
Dressed in a tailored navy suit, Federer received a standing ovation as he entered the Royal Box, while Mirka complemented him in a classic white outfit.
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The Centre Court lineup featured
Novak Djokovic
taking on Alex de Minaur, followed by a high-voltage clash between Emma Navarro and teenage sensation Mirra Andreeva.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner's encounter with Grigor Dimitrov added to the excitement later in the day.
Wimbledon 2025 has been a magnet for high-profile attendees this year.
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In the past week alone, celebrities such as Olivia Rodrigo, John Cena, Maria Sharapova, Sir Gareth Southgate, David Beckham, and former England cricketer Stuart Broad have all been spotted at SW19.
As always, the Royal Box remains the ultimate destination for sports royalty, entertainers, and global icons. And with Virat and Anushka joining the list, Wimbledon's allure just keeps growing—both on and off the court.
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