Novak Djokovic made history at Wimbledon by reaching the third round for the 19th time this Thursday.
On Centre Court, he dismantled Britain's Dan Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0, marking his 99th win at the All England Club.
Setting a New Open Era Standard
Djokovic's 19th third-round showing puts him one ahead of Roger Federer for the most by any man since the Open Era began.
Key Stats from the Match
- Missed nine break points in the first set before breaking at 5-3
- Converted five of six break points after the breakthrough
- Recorded his 99th career win at Wimbledon
Beyond the Records
'Nineteen times, that's a great stat,' Djokovic quipped. 'That's probably almost as much as Sinner and Alcaraz have years in their lives.'
Despite his record haul of 24 Grand Slam titles, including seven at Wimbledon, Djokovic insists he has no time to look back until he hangs up his racket. 'I would like to reflect, but I think that's going to come when I set the racket aside and sip margaritas on the beach with Federer and Nadal,' he said.
With every appearance, Djokovic's blend of resilience and relentless pursuit of excellence reminds the tennis world why he remains the benchmark for greatness on grass and beyond.
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Djokovic reaches third round at Wimbledon for record 19th time
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