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Kohli praised the fitness and mental strength of tennis players and said that he continuously performs at the high level and face pressure in every match.
Delhi: Former Indian captain Virat Kohli said that the mental pressure with which tennis players pass every week can be compared to big matches like World Cup only in cricket. He especially mentioned occasions like India-Pakistan match and World Cup semi-finals or finals.
Kohli shared the experience of World Cup matches
Kohli said, “When we get into a big match of India-Pakistan match or World Cup, then there is a shivering in the feet. There is so much pressure that you find it difficult to handle yourself.”
Tennis players praised
Kohli praised the fitness and mental strength of tennis players and said that he continuously performs at the high level and face pressure in every match. He said, “Tennis players play under similar pressure from quarter -finals to finals. I respect his mental strength very much.”
Cricket challenge is different
Kohli also told that the challenges of cricket are different. He said, “Many times in cricket you have to wait in the dressing room for a long time. You don’t know when you will get a chance to bat. In such a situation it is not easy to be mentally prepared.”
Tennis is more likely to return
Kohli made another comparison of cricket and tennis, saying, “You get only one chance in cricket. A mistake and your day ends. But in tennis, players can return even after being behind two sets and one break.”
Center court atmosphere is more pressure
Sharing the experience of the center court in Wimbledon, Kohli said that the atmosphere there seems more pressure. He said, “Fans in the cricket stadium are away from us, so their voices are not heard. But the audience is very close in the center court. In such a situation, the player feels every response.”
Novak expressed hope about Djokovic
Kohli said that he wants to see Serbian veteran Novak Djokovic winning the title of Wimbledon. He told, “I am in touch with Novak, we have talked in the message a few times. My dream is to be a final between Djokovic and Spanish star Carlos Alkraj and win the Novak title.”
Djokovic leads in the race to become great
Kohli said that if Djokovic wins the 25th Grand Slam on this stage, it will be very special for his career. “He should win this title to become the greatest tennis player, he deserves it.”
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