Novak Djokovic reaches Wimbledon quarter-finals, surpasses Federer's record
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Novak Djokovic made history at Wimbledon on Sunday, surpassing Roger Federer’s long-standing record for most men’s singles match wins at the tournament while battling frustration and adversity to reach the quarter-finals. The 39-year-old Serb, bidding for an outright record 25th Grand Slam title and an eighth Wimbledon crown, defeated qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6(8-6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in three hours and 26 minutes on Centre Court, securing his 106th win at SW19 .
Djokovic had already equalled Federer’s mark of 105 wins on Friday, but his latest victory—amid visible signs of irritation and a warning for an audible obscenity—underscored the mental and physical toll of his pursuit. Early in the match, he appeared distracted by an apparent issue with his eyes, while Safiullin, ranked 132nd, pushed him to the brink. The Russian, who had already stunned third seed Joao Fonseca in the third round, took the first set to a tie-break and led 5-2 in the opener before Djokovic saved two set points and reeled off six consecutive games to claim it .
“I’m known for my outbursts and meltdowns, I had a few of those today so I apologise,” Djokovic admitted after the match. “Our mind wanders all the time. It is very hard to keep it in the present moment. Whoever manages to do that is the winner.” He described his early-week performances as a struggle to “survive,” but vowed to “thrive” as the tournament progresses .
Safiullin, who revealed he had feared career-ending injury just six months ago, fought gamely but could not sustain his momentum. After Djokovic’s erratic third set—marred by a ball fired into the stands at 2-4 and a warning for verbal misconduct—the Serb regrouped, breaking early in the fourth to seal victory. The win sets up a quarter-final clash with either Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime or Spain’s Alejandro Davidovich Fokina .
Elsewhere on Centre Court, world number one Aryna Sabalenka faces Naomi Osaka in a blockbuster quarter-final after the Japanese two-time champion overwhelmed Spain’s Rafael Jodar 6-1, 6-2, 6-3 in the third round. Sabalenka, yet to progress beyond the semi-finals at Wimbledon despite winning the Australian Open and US Open, will look to end that hoodoo .
Defending champion Jannik Sinner, who has dropped only one set en route to the last eight, meets Japan’s Shintaro Mochizuki in a clash of contrasting styles. The Italian, seeking his first Wimbledon title, has conceded just 29 games in four matches, while Mochizuki’s aggressive baseline game has already seen off two seeded opponents .
In the women’s draw, Czech tenth seed Karolína Muchová edged past Barbora Krejčíková 7-5, 5-7, 6-3 in a two-hour, 45-minute Czech derby to set up a quarter-final against either Sabalenka or Osaka. Jessica Pegula, the fourth seed, also reached the last eight with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-1 win over Iva Jovic, while Germany’s Jessica Gauff continues her campaign against a yet-to-be-determined opponent .
With Djokovic now one major title away from history and the women’s quarter-finals poised to deliver blockbuster matchups, Wimbledon’s second week promises high drama on the grass.
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