Novak Djokovic Achieves 100th Wimbledon Victory in Style

Historic Milestone for Djokovic at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic has etched his name in Wimbledon history by becoming only the third player to achieve 100 match victories at the prestigious tournament, joining the ranks of legends Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer. He accomplished this feat with a commanding 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 victory over Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round.

The Serbian star, who has claimed seven of his 24 Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, showcased his dominance by winning nine consecutive games after a 3-3 tie in the first set on Centre Court during Saturday's match.

In a post-match interview, Djokovic expressed his gratitude, stating, "Any history that I make in my favorite tournament, I’m blessed."

At 38 years old and competing in his 20th Wimbledon, Djokovic is set to face No. 11 seed Alex de Minaur next, with a potential semifinal clash against top seed Jannik Sinner looming. Notably, Djokovic has faced defeats in the last two Wimbledon finals against Carlos Alcaraz.

Throughout the match, Djokovic displayed remarkable precision, committing only eight unforced errors in the first two sets and leading 5-1 in the final set before Kecmanovic made a late push.

Reflecting on the match, Djokovic remarked, "I have enjoyed myself very much except maybe the last couple of games. Things got a bit complicated." He concluded the match with an impressive tally of 60 winners, 19 unforced errors, and 16 aces.

A standout moment occurred during the eighth game of the first set when Djokovic executed a stunning diving backhand volley winner at the net, leaving Kecmanovic visibly frustrated as he watched the ball land in bounds. Djokovic took a moment to relish the applause from the crowd before securing a crucial break.

Djokovic emphasized his determination to continue competing at a high level, stating, "I try not to take anything for granted, particularly at this age, still going strong, still trying to compete with the young players and do some slides and some splits on the court, and push myself to the limit."

For context, Navratilova holds the record with 120 singles victories at Wimbledon, while Federer has achieved 105.