As the world’s leading tennis stars prepare for the prestigious Wimbledon Championships 2026, Indian cricketer Sanju Samson shared his thoughts on tennis legends and drew interesting comparisons between cricket and tennis icons during a conversation on JioStar.
The tournament will be held from 29 June to 12 July 2026, with live coverage available on JioHotstar and Star Sports Network.
🎾 Sanju Samson’s Cricket-Tennis Comparisons
| Tennis Star | Cricket Star | Sanju Samson’s View |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Federer | MS Dhoni | Calm, composed, effortless yet highly effective |
| Carlos Alcaraz | Virat Kohli | Aggressive, explosive, powerful and energetic |
💬 Sanju Samson said:
“The Roger Federer of cricket? It has to be MS Dhoni. He is very calm and composed in the way he goes about his business.”
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“Carlos Alcaraz is very explosive, much like how Virat Bhai started. Maybe Virat Kohli can be compared to Alcaraz.”
🏆 Rohan Bopanna Predicts Wimbledon 2026 Winners
Former Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna backed the following players to lift the Wimbledon singles trophies:
| Category | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Men’s Singles | Jannik Sinner |
| Women’s Singles | Elena Rybakina |
Bopanna described Wimbledon as a “magical dream” and recalled sharing the professional circuit with tennis greats such as:
- Roger Federer
- Rafael Nadal
- Novak Djokovic
🇮🇳 Samson Reflects on India’s Women’s World Cup Triumph
Sanju Samson also spoke about India’s memorable victory at the 2025 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, describing it as a proud moment for the entire nation.
Key Highlights
✅ Families across India watched the final together.
✅ The victory rewarded years of hard work from the squad.
✅ The triumph inspired Indian cricketers to aim for similar success.
✅ Winning a World Cup at home made the achievement even more special.
🇦🇺 Respect for Australia Ahead of Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Discussing India’s upcoming clash against six-time champions Australia in the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026, Samson praised Australia’s legacy in world cricket.
“Every World Cup seemed to be won by Australia when we were growing up. But now we are the champions, and we compete with the same attitude.”
📅 Wimbledon 2026 Quick Info
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Wimbledon 2026 |
| Dates | 29 June – 12 July 2026 |
| Venue | All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
📌 Wimbledon 2026 promises another thrilling fortnight of tennis, while Sanju Samson’s comparisons between Dhoni, Kohli, Federer and Alcaraz have already sparked debate among sports fans ahead of the tournament.
