Historic Wimbledon Win
Novak Djokovic Breaks Men's All-Time Wimbledon Win Record, Advances to Quarter-Finals
Novak Djokovic moved past Roger Federer to claim the all-time record for men's wins at Wimbledon on Sunday, securing his 106th match victory on the grass courts of SW19. The seven-time champion beat Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin to reach the quarterfinals, according to AP via SM Daily Journal.
The win was not easy. Djokovic screamed in frustration at times during the match, struggling to contain Safiullin, who entered the tournament ranked 132nd in the world. But the Serb held on to make history, Daily Mail reported.
Djokovic Moves Ahead of Federer in All-Time Wins
Before Sunday, Djokovic and Federer shared the men's record with 105 Wimbledon match wins each. Win number 106 gave Djokovic sole ownership of the record. The Republic noted the milestone caps a long rivalry between the two legends, with Federer having retired in 2022.
Djokovic has now won seven Wimbledon singles titles. He has never lost a Grand Slam match to a player ranked as low as Safiullin, making Sunday's close call all the more notable, according to AP via SM Daily Journal.
Safiullin Pushes Djokovic to the Limit on Centre Court
Roman Safiullin came into the match as a qualifier, the lowest category of entrant at a Grand Slam. Players must win three matches just to reach the main draw. Despite his ranking of 132nd in the world, Safiullin made Djokovic work hard for every point, KIRO 7 reported.
Djokovic showed flashes of frustration throughout the match. He screamed out loud on several occasions, suggesting the physical and mental demands of the contest were taking a toll, according to AP via SM Daily Journal.
Djokovic Now Into Wimbledon Quarterfinals
The win books Djokovic's place in the last eight at this year's Wimbledon. He remains one of the favorites to win a record-extending eighth Wimbledon title, Click On Detroit reported.
Djokovic has reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals or better in every appearance since 2010. A run to the final would put him within striking distance of yet another Grand Slam title, adding to his record total of 24, according to Boston 25 News.
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