Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma appear grim at Wimbledon 2025; Internet asks ‘side-effects of married life?’

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma were among the star-studded audience at Wimbledon’s Centre Court on Monday, witnessing tennis legend Novak Djokovic take on Australian challenger Alex De Minaur. Though the celebrity couple is famous for their vibrant presence at public events, this time their unusually serious expression raised quite a buzz on social media.

Celebrity couple’s serious expressions spark buzz online

Seated in the premium stands, the couple watched Djokovic gain from a poor start to register a win in the fourth-round encounter. However, their visibly reserved appearance during the high-stakes match quickly caught the attention of the netizens. The duo appeared to be focused but tired, triggering a wave of humorous and speculative reactions online.

Djokovic reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals

Djokovic, aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title, struggled in the opening set, losing 1-6. But the 38-year-old rallied with his trademark composure to clinch the next three sets, winning 1-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. The match lasted for three hours. With tennis legend Roger Federer also watching from the Royal Box, Djokovic went further to secure his 101st Wimbledon win and a place in the quarter-finals, where he is scheduled to face Italy’s Flavio Cobolli.

Speaking after the match, Djokovic stated, “I’m still trying to process the whole match..I was very pleased to hang tough in the right moments and win this one.”

Netizens reactions on the viral photo

As the match unfolded, fans couldn’t help but notice the expressions on Kohli and Anushka’s faces. On social media, users showered a mix of light-hearted comments. One user reacted, “If ‘yeh kahan fass gyaa’ had a face…” while another one wrote, “Both are looking so tired and numb. ”Side-effects of married life??” While another described them as a human representation of a “disinterested” emoji. One user even contrasted Kohli’s retirement and Djokovic’s continued dominance: ‘’Retired at 36, watching a player who is 38!’’

Despite the public reactions, Kohli made it clear that he was deeply impressed by Djokovic’s performance. In an Instagram story posted after the match, the former Indian captain mentioned, “What a match. It was business as usual for the gladiator. @djokernole”.

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