Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan expressed his disappointment on social media following Novak Djokovic’s defeat to Carlos Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final. The 21-year-old Spaniard triumphed over the 24-time Grand Slam champion, retaining his title on Sunday. This victory was a significant setback for Djokovic and his fans, including Bachchan, who expressed his sadness over the outcome.
In a social media post, the ‘Kalki’ star described watching his favorite Djokovic’s loss as “depressing.” However, he acknowledged Alcaraz’s brilliance, adding that Djokovic lost “to a young player of some brilliance.”
Bachchan’s post read, “T 5072 – SPAIN must be in celebration tonight .. Alcaraz of Spain, wins Wimbledon ; and Spain wins the EURO 24 , beating England 2-1 .. My favorite Djokovic lost , so it was depressing .. but he lost to a young player of some brilliance , Carlos Alcaraz .. but generous in defeat.”
The octogenarian Bollywood superstar is a known sports enthusiast, regularly following cricket, tennis, and football matches. Despite his passion for sports, Bachchan’s social media post about Djokovic’s loss garnered widespread attention and praise for his genuine love for the game.
Several social media users applauded Bachchan for his unwavering support of different sports. One user commented, “Love your spirit and enthusiasm to follow sports so keenly, Sir. This kind of passion keeps one agile.” Another fan remarked, “Sir, I am die-hard NOVAK DJOKOVIC fan since 2006 but I was disappointed & simultaneously too much optimistic abt his Olympic Chances of GOLD 🥇 in Paris. We always proud to say ourselves Novak Djokovic Fan.”
Apart from his love for sports, Amitabh Bachchan has been making headlines recently for his appearances at various events. He was spotted attending Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s wedding ceremony and has also been garnering appreciation for his performance as Ashwatthama in the upcoming movie ‘Kalki 2898 AD.’ The Bollywood legend recently shared a heartwarming moment with fellow legend Rajinikanth at the ‘Shubh Ashirwad’ ceremony of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Viral photos and videos from the event captured a touching moment where Rajinikanth approached Amitabh Bachchan with the intention of touching his feet as a mark of respect, highlighting the deep bond between the two iconic figures of Indian cinema.
