Tennis legend Novak Djokovic has once again expressed his admiration for Virat Kohli, describing the former India captain as a "global star" while revealing that he would love to learn the art of batting from him. Speaking during Wimbledon, the 24-time Grand Slam champion praised Kohli's achievements and joked that the Indian cricket icon could help improve his batting technique.

Djokovic, who has often spoken about his respect for elite athletes across different sports, highlighted Kohli's influence beyond cricket, calling him one of the biggest sporting personalities in the world. The Serbian also acknowledged the mutual admiration they share, saying he has immense respect for everything Kohli has accomplished during his illustrious career.

"I've been learning a lot about the game over the last 10-15 years. I still have to work on my skills, so maybe Virat can help me out to work on the technique of a swing. I've tons of respect and admiration for him," Djokovic said.

The light-hearted remark quickly caught the attention of sports fans, with many enjoying the crossover between two of the greatest athletes of their respective generations. Although Djokovic has followed cricket for years, he admitted there is still plenty for him to learn about the sport.

"I've followed Novak's journey very closely": Virat Kohli reshares Wimbledon's tribute to Djokovic

Virat Kohli has once again shown his admiration for tennis legend Novak Djokovic by reposting Wimbledon’s social media post featuring one of his earlier quotes about the Serbian superstar. The gesture came shortly after Djokovic spoke warmly about the former India captain, calling him a "global star" and expressing his desire to learn batting from one of cricket's greatest players.

The Wimbledon post highlighted Kohli's long-standing appreciation for Djokovic, with the Indian batting icon previously saying, "I've followed Novak's journey very closely. His mental strength, discipline and ability to keep improving despite achieving everything are truly inspiring." Kohli reshared the post on his Instagram story, acknowledging the mutual respect between two sporting icons who have dominated their respective disciplines for over a decade.

The exchange has delighted fans across the cricket and tennis worlds, showcasing the admiration elite athletes have for one another regardless of the sport they represent. While Kohli has often spoken about drawing motivation from champions outside cricket, Djokovic recently returned the compliment by praising the Indian star's achievements and influence on the global stage.