Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic Sets Another Record; The Message Also Reaches Jannik Sinner

Novak Djokovic just keeps rewriting history. At 39 years old, at the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon, the Serbian added another extraordinary chapter to his career by defeating Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 in three and a half hours. This victory not only secured his spot in the quarterfinals of the 2026 tournament but also propelled him to the top of the all-time list for matches won at the Championships: 106 wins, one more than Roger Federer, whom he had tied at 105 following his previous victory over Arthur Rinderknech.

A symbolic milestone that speaks to Djokovic’s longevity and ability to remain competitive even as the world of tennis seems poised to turn the page, although the match against Safiullin was more complicated than expected. Djokovic had to work hard in the first set, dominated the second, hit a rough patch in the third, and regained control in the fourth. It was an intense match, which he turned in his favor with clear-headed play at the decisive moments.

The message Novak Djokovic is sending to the tournament is quite clear: despite Jannik Sinner’s presence in the draw and with more than one contender ready to set a trap on the grass, Djokovic wanted to remind everyone that Wimbledon is practically his home, having won the Championships seven times between 2011 and 2022.

For Sinner and the other contenders, the message is loud and clear: the Serb is still here, still competitive, and capable of turning every match into a psychological as well as a technical battle. And when Djokovic enters the second week of Wimbledon, history shows that things get more complicated for everyone.