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Djokovic breaks Federer's Wimbledon record to reach quarters

Djokovic breaks Federer's Wimbledon record to reach quarters

Summary

Novak Djokovic set a new record for the most men’s singles wins at Wimbledon by beating Roman Safiullin in the fourth round. Djokovic won the match in four sets and moved into the quarter-finals for the ninth year in a row.

Key Facts

  • Djokovic achieved his 106th Wimbledon men’s singles match win, breaking the previous record held by Roger Federer.
  • He defeated Roman Safiullin with scores of 7-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3.
  • Djokovic has now reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals 17 times.
  • Safiullin is ranked 132nd in the world and had previously beaten a rising player, Joao Fonseca.
  • Djokovic crossed some frustration moments, including getting a warning for an audible swear and nearly getting a penalty after hitting a ball in anger.
  • Djokovic is aiming to match Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles and reach his 25th major Grand Slam title.
  • Safiullin needed medical help for a leg problem during the match but continued to compete strongly.
  • Djokovic will play against either Felix Auger-Aliassime or Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarter-finals.
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