Djokovic claims 106th Wimbledon win to surpass Federer, reaches quarterfinals

Novak Djokovic has once again demonstrated his enduring prowess on the grass courts of Wimbledon, advancing to the quarterfinals after a hard-fought four-set victory over Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin. The Serbian star secured his place in the last eight with a 7-6 (8-6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win, marking his 106th match victory at the All England Club.

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It was another hard-won victory. Roman started very well and was very aggressive, putting heavy pressure on me.

This significant win propels Djokovic past the legendary Roger Federer, who previously held the record for the most match wins at the prestigious tournament. Djokovic, now the sole holder of this record, continues to etch his name further into tennis history.

Despite the triumph, Djokovic acknowledged the challenge posed by Safiullin. "It was another hard-won victory. Roman started very well and was very aggressive, putting heavy pressure on me," Djokovic commented after the match. He noted the need to adapt his strategy, emphasizing that his first-serve accuracy and precision were crucial in overcoming the difficulties, particularly in the fourth set.

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I had to change my strategy, and ultimately the accuracy and precision of my first serve were key. That helped me get out of trouble in the fourth set.

As the last remaining member of the 'Big Three,' Djokovic harbors ambitions of reclaiming his peak form at his favored venue. He is seeking his eighth Wimbledon title and aims to achieve a historic 25th Grand Slam singles title. His current record of 106 match wins at Wimbledon places him second only to Martina Navratilova's 120 women's singles victories, underscoring his remarkable career longevity and success.

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Survival is the first step to success, that's how I feel. I hope the moment of success is coming soon.