Wimbledon 2024 finals: Shibani Akhtar misses her hubby and tennis buddy Farhan Akhtar – Times of India

The Wimbledon Championship 2024 has captivated tennis enthusiasts worldwide, including several Bollywood celebrities who avidly followed the event. Among them was Shibani Akhtar, wife of actor-director-singer Farhan Akhtar.

Shibani, a tennis enthusiast herself, was deeply engrossed in the final match of the tournament, featuring a thrilling face-off between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. As the championship reached its climax on July 14, Shibani couldn’t help but feel the absence of her “tennis buddy,” Farhan Akhtar. She took to Instagram to share her sentiments, posting a light-hearted picture of Farhan. The image, depicting Farhan lying exhausted on a tennis court in his black sportswear, making a peace sign, was accompanied by Shibani’s affectionate caption: “Watching this crazy final and missing my tennis buddy @faroutakhtar.”

Farhan, known for his sense of humor, responded to the post with a playful comment, “Hehehe this was the only pose possible post a marathon session.” His witty remark added a touch of humor to the emotional moment shared by Shibani, resonating with fans who appreciate the couple’s candidness on social media.


The excitement of the Wimbledon Men’s Final wasn’t limited to Shibani and Farhan. The Bollywood fraternity was abuzz with reactions to Carlos Alcaraz’s victory over Novak Djokovic. The young Spanish player triumphed at the prestigious center court in London, marking a significant achievement in his career. Bollywood stars were quick to congratulate him, expressing their admiration for his performance.


Kiara Advani and her husband Sidharth Malhotra were among the first to react. Kiara shared a heartwarming picture of Alcaraz and Djokovic embracing after the match, capturing the sportsmanship and mutual respect between the two athletes. Sidharth praised Alcaraz in his Instagram stories, writing, “What a game! Congratulations, @carlitosalcarazz, on winning the Gentlemen’s Singles finale for the second year in a row at @wimbledon, defeating the legendary @djokernole!”

Kareena Kapoor Khan also joined the celebration, referring to Djokovic as the “GOAT” (Greatest of All Time) in her post. Her sister, Karisma Kapoor, echoed similar sentiments, sharing her support for both players with heartfelt emojis and words of admiration. Varun Dhawan and Kartik Aaryan added their voices to the chorus of congratulations, while Parineeti Chopra shared live images from the match, attended with her husband, Raghav Chadha.