At his 20th Wimbledon appearance, Novak Djokovic breezes past compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic to notch his 100th victory at SW19, joining the elite club with Federer and Navratilova.
London [UK], July 6: Novak Djokovic etched his name deeper into tennis history on Saturday, July 5, by securing his 100th career victory at Wimbledon, defeating fellow Serbian Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in the third round of the 2025 Championships. The seven-time Wimbledon champion, now only the third singles player to hit the century mark at SW19 after Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova, remains firmly in contention for a record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club.
In a masterclass of grass-court tennis, Djokovic dismantled Miomir Kecmanovic in just one hour and 47 minutes, cruising into the fourth round without dropping a set. With the win, he now boasts a staggering 100–12 win-loss record at Wimbledon, 20 years after his debut at the tournament.
“It’s really special. Tennis has made me who I am,” Djokovic said during his post-match interview on Centre Court. “I try not to take anything for granted, particularly at this age, still going strong… I feel blessed.”
The world number six is now set for a mouth-watering clash with 11th seed Alex de Minaur of Australia in the round of 16. The two were scheduled to face off at Wimbledon last year before de Minaur was forced to withdraw. Djokovic acknowledged the tough challenge ahead, stating, “You’re not super excited to play Alex on grass. He’s so quick and such a complete player. It’s going to be a great test.”
Meanwhile, with world number one Jannik Sinner also easing past Pedro Martinez earlier in the day, a much-anticipated Djokovic-Sinner semifinal is now within reach, promising high-octane tennis in the later stages of the tournament.
Djokovic’s third-round performance was vintage: clinical serves, flawless movement, and signature mental fortitude. He delivered his first bagel (6-0 set) of this Grand Slam season in the second set and dominated rallies with effortless precision. Yet, the defining moment came in the first set at 4-3 deuce—after a series of drop shots and a tweener by Kecmanovic, Djokovic launched into a diving backhand winner that electrified Centre Court.
“It was like ecstasy,” Djokovic told reporters later. “That came at a really important moment. I’m not diving much these days—only on grass—and those rare moments, you really cherish.”
This win places Djokovic in rare company: Roger Federer (105) and Martina Navratilova (120) are the only other players to achieve 100 wins at Wimbledon. Djokovic, with 24 Grand Slam titles to his name, is seeking yet another chapter in his already illustrious career, and if his current form is any indication, that chapter may very well be written this fortnight in London.
As he moves into the second week of the Championships, Djokovic shows no signs of slowing down. With his historic 100th Wimbledon victory now behind him and a challenging path ahead, including a potential clash with Jannik Sinner, the Serbian legend continues to prove why he remains a formidable force in modern tennis—even at 38.