Novak Djokovic secured his place in tennis history on 5 July 2026 by defeating Roman Safiullin at the Wimbledon Championships, marking his 106th match victory at the tournament. This win allows the 39-year-old to surpass Roger Federer’s long-standing Open Era record of 105 match wins at the All England Club.
Record Breaking Performance In London
The match against Safiullin concluded with a score of 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, propelling Djokovic into the tournament’s quarterfinals for the 17th time. The Serbian star had equalised Federer’s record just two days prior on 3 July 2026, following a victory over Arthur Rinderknech.
I propose a match between me and Roger for 106! Whoever wins gets it.
Speaking after the milestone, Djokovic reflected on the competitive nature of his ongoing career. Tennis analyst and former professional Andy Roddick noted the significance of the feat, stating, “Listen, he’s clear of the all-time Slams record. He’s chasing ghosts at this point, and he’s still here grinding every single Slam, it’s just crazy.”
Context Of The Milestone
While Djokovic now holds the record for the most men’s singles match victories, the overarching record for the most wins at Wimbledon remains held by Martina Navratilova with 120. Djokovic, who is currently chasing his eighth Wimbledon title and 25th overall Grand Slam, continues to compete at an elite level as he advances deeper into the 2026 draw. The tennis world now looks ahead to the quarter-final proceedings as Djokovic seeks to further extend his newly established record.