Djokovic storms into Wimbledon fourth round, equals Federer's 105-win mark

Novak Djokovic battled through a tough match to reach the Wimbledon fourth round, securing his 105th singles victory at the tournament and drawing level with Roger Federer's long-standing record. The Serbian star overcame a stern challenge from France's Arthur Rinderknech on Centre Court, ultimately winning 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4).

Djokovic acknowledged the increased pressure and tension during the match, stating, "Today I was quite stressed out. There was more tension than usual. I knew it was going to be a very challenging match for me. I'm just happy to overcome this." He humorously proposed a "matchup between me and Roger for 106!"

“

To be able to make history in this sport is a huge honour and a huge privilege. Particularly here, it's always been a dream childhood tournament of mine. I'm not thinking about whether it's going to be 105 or 106, but I'm just thinking about trying to win that match on a given day.

With this win, Djokovic now holds the second-highest number of men's singles match wins at Wimbledon, trailing only Martina Navratilova's 120 victories. The seven-time champion's resilience was on full display as he navigated the difficult encounter.

Djokovic is set to face 28-year-old qualifier Roman Safiullin in the fourth round. Safiullin earned his spot by defeating rising Brazilian star Joao Fonseca 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 in a dominant performance. This marks a significant turnaround for Safiullin, who had struggled with injuries and had not recorded a tour-level win in 2026 prior to Wimbledon.

“

Today I was quite stressed out. There was more tension than usual. I knew it was going to be a very challenging match for me. I'm just happy to overcome this. I propose a matchup between me and Roger for 106!