Deepti Sharma Reveals Why MS Dhoni Reminds Her Of Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon

Deepti Sharma has compared former India captain MS Dhoni with tennis great Novak Djokovic, saying both legends have the special ability to stay calm and composed even in the toughest situations.

Why does Deepti Sharma compare MS Dhoni with Novak Djokovic?

The Indian women’s cricket team all-rounder, who is attending Wimbledon for the first time, said Dhoni and Djokovic share a similar mindset when it comes to handling pressure.

“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,” Deepti told Jio Hotstar.

“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,” she added.

Deepti Sharma completes her long-time dream

Deepti also fulfilled a long-time dream by watching a Wimbledon match live for the first time. She said experiencing the tournament in person was something she had always wanted to do.

“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,” she said.

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Speaking about her favourite tennis player, Deepti said Djokovic inspires her because of his fighting spirit and mental toughness.

“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 said.

She added that while she grew up watching Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, Djokovic has become the player she follows the most in recent years.

“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 said.

Deepti wants to watch Wimbledon with Sachin Tendulkar, Ravi Shastri and Sunil Gavaskar

When asked which three Indian cricket personalities she would like to watch Wimbledon with, Deepti picked 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,” she said.

Deepti became the second Indian cricketer to visit Wimbledon in two days. A day earlier, former India opener Shikhar Dhawan was seen at Centre Court at the All England Club.