Amitabh Bachchan, a keen sports enthusiast at 81, didn’t attend Wimbledon but shared his thoughts online about Spain’s double triumph in sports on Sunday. He praised Spain for winning both the Wimbledon final, where Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic, and the UEFA European Football Championship by beating England 2-1. Despite Djokovic being his favorite, Amitabh acknowledged Alcaraz’s brilliance in victory, describing him as a young player of exceptional talent.
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…— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) July 14, 2024
Amitabh’s post on X early Monday morning highlighted Spain’s celebratory mood after these victories, drawing positive responses from fans. While expressing disappointment over Djokovic’s loss, Amitabh’s sportsmanship impressed many. Bollywood celebrities like Sidharth Malhotra and Kartik Aaryan also congratulated Carlos Alcaraz on social media for his Wimbledon victory, reflecting the widespread admiration for the young tennis star.