Djokovic Enters Wimbledon Century Club With Historic 100th Win
Novak Djokovic carved his name deeper into Wimbledon folklore on Saturday, becoming just the third player in history to record 100 singles victories at the All England Club. The Serbian maestro achieved the milestone with a commanding 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory over countryman Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round.
Joining Tennis Royalty
The seven-time champion now stands alongside:
- Martina Navratilova (120 Wimbledon wins)
- Roger Federer (105 Wimbledon wins)
“Wimbledon is the favorite and dream tournament, not just for myself but probably for the majority of tennis players,” Djokovic reflected during his on-court interview. “Growing up, most kids dream of playing here and winning here. Any history I can make in my favorite tournament, I’m blessed.”
Historic Double Century
The victory marks another extraordinary achievement in Djokovic’s legendary career:
- Only player with 100+ wins at two different majors (French Open & Wimbledon)
- Second-most Grand Slam fourth-round appearances (68) behind Federer (69)
- One of two men (with Federer) to reach triple-digit wins at multiple Slams
Match Dominance
The 38-year-old displayed vintage form against his Davis Cup teammate:
- Lost just three games in first two sets
- Finished with 60 winners against 19 unforced errors
- Fired 16 aces in the 1-hour, 58-minute contest
“Except maybe the last couple games, I enjoyed myself very much,” Djokovic said. “It’s never easy playing a friend and compatriot.”
Looking Ahead
The second seed will face Australian No. 11 Alex De Minaur for a quarterfinal berth as he continues his pursuit of:
- A record-equaling 8th Wimbledon title
- A 25th Grand Slam crown to break his tie with Margaret Court
- Becoming the oldest men’s champion in Wimbledon history
With his latest milestone, Djokovic further cements his status as one of Wimbledon’s greatest champions while keeping alive his quest for more history at SW19.