'My favourite is Novak Djokovic, he is similar to MS Dhoni' - Deepti Sharma shares admiration for tennis legend after visiting Wimbledon

Deepti Sharma fulfilled her long-time dream as she visited the Wimbledon for the first time in her life. The star all-rounder shared that watching a tennis match live from the stadium is a memorable experience for her.

Deepti has been an avid tennis fan for years and has experienced the thrills the sport has to offer by watching it on television. However, she explained how different and special it is for her to watch matches alongside the spectators.

"My dream was that one day I would come to watch a Wimbledon match, and it feels really good to finally be here. When you go to watch a match at an iconic venue like this, and when you have always seen it on TV but today you are seeing it live for the first time, it feels amazing. The atmosphere, the crowd, the energy – everything is different. I am really enjoying watching tennis at Wimbledon. It just feels great," Deepti said while speaking to JioStar.

Deepti didn't show any diplomacy when she was asked about her favourite tennis player. The 28-year-old said that she admires the legendary Novak Djokovic, who is a record 24-time Grand Slam champion.

"My favourite is Djokovic. I follow his game very closely. The way he fights on the court, his mental strength, and his never-give-up attitude, I really admire all of that. Watching him play is always inspiring," she added.

Deepti went on to compare Djokovic's mental strength, calmness under pressure, and never-say-die attitude to that of legendary former India captain MS Dhoni.

"When you talk about Djokovic, everyone speaks about his mental strength. He is someone who never gives up, no matter how tough the situation is. In cricket, I think MS Dhoni sir is very similar. He is known for being very cool and calm. Whenever pressure situations come, he handles them really well. It never looks like he is in a difficult situation. He handles pressure so easily. Both Djokovic and Dhoni have that rare quality of staying calm and strong when it matters the most. Watching them, we learn how to stay calm and find a way out of tough situations," Deepti remarked.

The Player of the Tournament in the 2025 Women's ODI World Cup said that she grew up watching Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal but in recent times, she has followed Djokovic's matches very closely and started idolising him.

"I grew up watching greats like Federer and Nadal. I followed their matches closely for a long time. But lately, Djokovic has become my favourite. I follow his matches more than anyone else now," Deepti stated.

Deepti said that she would love to watch a Wimbledon match alongside Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri, and Sunil Gavaskar.

"I would choose three people to take with me – Sachin Tendulkar sir, Ravi Shastri sir, and Sunil Gavaskar sir. They are all legends in their own right, and I think watching tennis with them would be a great experience. They have so much knowledge about sports, and I would love to hear their thoughts and analysis while watching the matches," the southpaw mentioned.