Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin in four sets on Sunday to reach the Wimbledon 2026 quarter-finals and break the all-time men’s singles win record [1].
The victory marks a historic milestone in tennis as Djokovic surpasses the previous record held by Roger Federer for the most match wins at the All England Club. This achievement cements the Serb's legacy at SW19 and maintains his pursuit of further titles at the grass-court tournament.
Djokovic secured the win with a score of 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 [2]. The match, which took place on July 5, 2026, saw the Serb overcome a Russian qualifier to secure his 106th match victory at the venue [1, 3].
Despite the record-breaking result, the match was not without struggle. Reports indicated that Djokovic had to manage moments of visible frustration during the contest before closing out the match in four sets [4].
"Novak Djokovic added another chapter to his Wimbledon legacy on Sunday as the Serb fought past Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin 7-6(6) 6-3 3-6 6-3 to earn a record 106th match victory at the All England Club and reach another quarter-final," Shrivathsa Sridhar said [2].
The win allows Djokovic to progress deeper into the tournament, where he now awaits his next opponent in the quarter-finals. The milestone of 106 wins [1] establishes a new benchmark for longevity, and success at the world's oldest tennis championship.
“Novak Djokovic claimed the all-time record for most men’s singles match wins at Wimbledon”
By surpassing Roger Federer's record, Djokovic has shifted the historical benchmark for success at Wimbledon. This achievement highlights his sustained dominance over multiple generations of players and reinforces his position as one of the most successful grass-court players in the history of the sport.
