Novak Djokovic reached yet another historic milestone on Saturday, becoming only the third player in history to record 100 singles wins at Wimbledon. The Serbian great cruised past compatriot and Davis Cup team-mate Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 to move into the fourth round and stay firmly on course for a record 25th Grand Slam title.
The 38-year-old, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, needed just under two hours to seal the win, having now dropped only 12 games across his last two matches. His century of victories at the All England Club puts him behind only Roger Federer (105) in the men’s game, and nine-time champion Martina Navratilova’s all-time mark of 120.
“Wimbledon is the dream tournament for most players,” said Djokovic after the match. “I’ve been blessed to win here many times and any history I make at my favourite tournament, I am truly grateful for.”
Djokovic, who last won a Slam in 2023, identified Wimbledon before the tournament as his best opportunity to overtake Margaret Court’s long-standing record of 24 major titles. He first played at SW19 two decades ago, and despite recent knee surgery and a lengthy lay-off earlier in the year, he is proving once again why he remains one of the sport’s most enduring champions.
“I try not to take anything for granted” 🥹
Novak Djokovic is still giving everything he’s got on the court – and what a match it was to take him to a century of #Wimbledon wins 👊 pic.twitter.com/df9ShJ7giN
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“I try not to take anything for granted, particularly at this age,” he said. “Still going strong, trying to compete with the young players, doing some slides and splits and pushing myself to the limit.”
Celebrating the win with his children Stefan, 10, and Tara, 7, Djokovic marked the moment with his now-trademark arm pumps. Tara, sitting in the players’ box, responded with a little dance of her own — a moment that delighted the Centre Court crowd.
“It’s a little tradition we have now,” Djokovic said with a smile. “So hopefully we can keep going and keep pumping more here at Wimbledon.”
Djokovic’s experience and ability to manage matches with minimal physical exertion could prove crucial in the latter stages. The Serb is likely to face a daunting path to the title, potentially having to overcome both world No 1 Jannik Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz if he is to lift the trophy on 13 July.
For now, his focus turns to a fourth-round clash with Australia’s Alex de Minaur, the 11th seed, as Djokovic continues his pursuit of history on the lawns of SW19.