Will Never Forget This Day, Tweets Virat Kohli After Meeting Roger Federer

His idol Sachin Tendulkar has often got clicked with Roger Federer during Wimbledon and today it was the turn of Indian cricket team's batting maestro Virat Kohli to meet the Swiss tennis legend. (What Fired Virat Kohli in Australia | Want to Win Like You, Kohli Tells Ganguly)

"A Day i'll never forget. Greatness on and off the court. @rogerfederer Absolute legend," Kohli tweeted after meeting Federer, a winner of a staggering 17 Grand Slams.

The Indian also posted a picture in which he is seen sharing the space with Federer. (Kohli Will Lead India With Passion: Ganguly)

Kohli is just coming off a highly successful Test series against Australia Down Under where he amassed nearly 700 runs in four-match. And Federer on Sunday triumphed in the Brisbane Open, achieving a landmark 1000th win in the process.

It was not just the Indian Test team captain but the Australians also seemed to be in awe of Federer.

Steven Smith, Man of the Series in the four-match rubber against India, also got photographed with Federer. The Aussie was being accompanied by his girlfriend.

Thanks Lleyton and @rogerfederer. 2 great guys and amazing athletes. #fast4 #champions pic.twitter.com/ZWgq0oxsRi

- Steve Smith (@stevesmith49) January 12, 2015

Even all-rounder David Warner was also seen in one of the photographs alongside Federer.

@davidwarner31 n his wife spotted watching the greats #Federer n #Hewitt pic cr: @KishoreRF pic.twitter.com/n7REXts2Jo

- Swapnika Reddy (@Ashvik_addict) January 12, 2015