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Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer for Wimbledon match wins record

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Jul 5, 2026

Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer for Wimbledon match wins record

Summary

Novak Djokovic advanced in the Wimbledon tournament on July 5, 2026, defeating Roman Safiullin with a score of 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3. This victory marked Djokovic's 106th career match win at Wimbledon, pushing him past Roger Federer’s record. Djokovic faced challenges during the match, recovering from a 2-5 deficit in the first set. He will next compete against the winner of the match between Felix Auger-Aliassime and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarterfinals, with a potential semifinal matchup against defending champion Jannik Sinner looming later in the tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Djokovic aims for his 25th major title
•Safiullin receives $402,563 for his performance
•Djokovic came back from 2-5 in the first set
•Next match against Felix Auger-Aliassime or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
•Potential semifinal against Jannik Sinner later in the tournament.

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4:09 PMYahoo Sports — Novak Djokovic Surpasses Roger Federer For Wimbledon Mark

What they're saying

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Djokovic, who is bidding for a record 25th major title, has 100+ wins at three of the four majors. He has 95 career wins at the U.S. Open, and can get to 100 later this summer.
— Yahoo Sports

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