The 2026 Australian Open made history as 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player to win all four Grand Slam titles, surpassing tennis legend Rafael Nadal. A notable mention was Virat Kohli, who appeared in the “Chasing the Golden Throne” list.
Cricket and tennis often intersect, especially during Wimbledon, where many cricketers are seen. However, Kohli’s influence extends beyond the game; he garners attention even off the field.
During a 2025 French Open match between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz’s intensity was likened to that of Kohli in cricket and Michael Jordan in basketball.
Chasing The Golden Throne: Legends Across Sports
Kohli’s name was prominent in the media on January 19, during a match between Novak Djokovic and Kwon Soon-woo. A graphic displayed six names under the title “Chasing The Golden Throne: Legends Across Sports.”
Alongside Kohli, the list included his idol Sachin Tendulkar, noted as the only retired player. Other names featured were Djokovic, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lewis Hamilton, and Lionel Messi. Messi and Tendulkar achieved significant milestones with Messi winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and Tendulkar scoring 100 International centuries.
Kohli is aiming for his 100th century, needing 17 more to reach that mark. Djokovic is pursuing his 25th Grand Slam title, which he did not secure that night. Ronaldo is 41 goals short of 1000 career goals, while Hamilton is striving for his 8th World Championship.