Djokovic's Historic Wimbledon Match Record
Novak Djokovic Surpasses Roger Federer's Wimbledon Mark with 106th Match Win
Novak Djokovic made history at Wimbledon by winning his 106th career match at the All England Club, passing Roger Federer's record for the most wins by a male player at the tournament, according to Forbes. The Serbian star defeated Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 to claim the milestone.
The win also extended Djokovic's own record of 66 Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances. He is chasing a record 25th major title, one more than the current all-time mark, UbiTennis reported.
Djokovic Breaks Federer's All-Time Wimbledon Wins Record
Before Monday's match, Djokovic and Federer were tied at 105 Wimbledon wins each. Djokovic's straight-sets-plus-fourth-set victory over Safiullin pushed him one clear. He now stands alone as the winningest male player in Wimbledon history, according to Forbes.
The record does not stop with Federer. Yahoo Sports CA noted that Djokovic has also surpassed the mark set by Martina Navratilova, who holds the all-time record across both men and women. Djokovic's pursuit of that broader benchmark continues.
A Tense Match With a Third-Set Controversy
The match was not easy. Safiullin, a Russian qualifier, pushed Djokovic hard. The first set went to a tiebreak, which Djokovic won 8-6. Safiullin took the third set to make it competitive before Djokovic closed out the fourth, UbiTennis reported.
The third set also brought controversy. Djokovic received an audible obscenity warning after he appeared to shout "bulls***" and another word in Serbian during a heated moment, according to Forbes. The outburst drew attention from officials on court.
Djokovic's Grand Slam Records Keep Piling Up
Beyond Wimbledon, Djokovic is also building a remarkable record at the U.S. Open. He currently has 95 career wins there and could reach 100 later this summer, according to Forbes. That would make him the first man to hit that milestone at two different Grand Slams.
Djokovic's 66 Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances is a record no other player — man or woman — has matched. He remains the world's top target heading into the later rounds at Wimbledon, with a record 25th major title firmly in his sights.
What Comes Next for Djokovic at Wimbledon
With the quarterfinals now in reach, Djokovic will look to add to his tally of seven Wimbledon singles titles. A victory at this year's tournament would give him eight — tying Federer's record for most Wimbledon singles titles won by a man, Yahoo Sports noted.
At 37 years old, Djokovic continues to rewrite the record books. Each match he wins at a Grand Slam sets or extends a new mark. Wimbledon 2024 is already historic — and the tournament has only just begun.
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