Overview
- Deepti Sharma, who spoke to Jio Hotstar on Friday, said Novak Djokovic's mental strength reminded her of former India captain MS Dhoni's calm under pressure.
- She named Djokovic her favourite player and described attending Wimbledon for the first time as a long-cherished dream that felt 'amazing' in person.
- Reports note Sharma's 2025 Women's ODI World Cup win and Player of the Tournament status to explain why her cross-sport view carries weight.
- Multiple Indian and sports outlets republished the Jio Hotstar interview and there were no reported responses from Djokovic or Dhoni to her remarks.
- Sharma's comparison spotlights mental resilience as a shared skill across sports and could shape how athletes and fans talk about clutch performance and leadership.