Djokovic matches Federer with 105th Wimbledon match win

Novak Djokovic continues to etch his name in the Wimbledon record books, matching Roger Federer's feat with his 105th match victory at the tournament. The Serbian star advanced to the fourth round on Friday after a hard-fought 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) win over France's Arthur Rinderknech on Centre Court. Djokovic, who is pursuing Federer's men's record of eight Wimbledon singles crowns, experienced a momentary lapse in the third set but ultimately steadied his game. His precision and athleticism were on full display, drawing applause from the crowd. Rinderknech, the 25th seed, put up a strong fight, particularly in the third set where he threatened to hand Djokovic his first Wimbledon bagel. However, Djokovic regained control, dialing up his serve's power and accuracy, and played a flawless tiebreak in the fourth set to secure the victory. Another win would place Djokovic second alone on the all-time Wimbledon match win list, behind only Martina Navratilova's 120.

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The 39-year-old, eyeing Federer's men's record eight Wimbledon singles crowns, suffered a third-set wobble against dangerous Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech and was pushed hard before closing out a 7-5 6-4 1-6 7-6(4) Centre Court victory.