Novak Djokovic recorded his 100th win at Wimbledon with a dominant victory over Serbian Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday to remain on course for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
Two-year Slam drought
Djokovic said before a ball was struck at the All England Club this year that Wimbledon presented his best chance to surpass the 24 majors won by the Australian Margaret Court. A seven-time champion in south-west London, Djokovic is showing he is a credible contender for his first Slam victory since 2023.
The 38-year-old has dropped just 12 games in his last two matches after romping to a 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory in just under two hours against his 49th-ranked opponent.
Djokovic’s 100 wins puts him behind only Roger Federer’s 105 victories in the men’s game and nine-time winner Martina Navratilova’s all-time record of 120.
“Wimbledon is the dream tournament of most of the players. I’ve been so blessed to win here many times and any history I make here at my favourite tournament, I am blessed,” said Djokovic.
“I try not to take anything for granted, particularly at this age. Still going strong trying to compete with the young players, trying to do some slides and splits and push myself to the limit,” he added.
Special family celebration
With his children Stefan, and Tara watching on, Djokovic was able to celebrate with them by pumping his arms in a manner that has become customary over the opening week of the tournament.
“It’s a little tradition we have, hopefully we can keep it going so we can keep it going,” added Djokovic.
Conserving his energy could prove vital as the Serbian is likely to have to beat both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, if he is to lift the trophy on July 13. He faces Australian 11th seed Alex de Minaur in the fourth round.
120
No. of Wimbledon matches won by Martina Navratilova, who holds the record
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