Novak Djokovic cemented his legacy at Wimbledon on Saturday, becoming only the third player to achieve 100 singles victories at the All England Club. The Serbian tennis icon secured this milestone with a decisive 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 third-round victory over compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic.
Djokovic joins legends Martina Navratilova (120 wins) and Roger Federer (105 wins) in this exclusive club. The 38-year-old demonstrated clinical precision during the match, producing 60 winners and 16 aces while committing just 19 unforced errors through three sets.
"Any history that I make in my favorite tournament, I'm blessed," Djokovic told the Center Court crowd during an emotional post-match interview.
The seven-time Wimbledon champion now prepares to face Australia's Alex de Minaur in the fourth round, with potential semifinal clashes against top-ranked Jannik Sinner or defending champion Carlos Alcaraz looming. Djokovic's dominant performance included a nine-game winning streak from 3-3 in the first set, highlighted by a spectacular diving backhand volley that broke Kecmanovic's resistance.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes remain on Djokovic's quest for an eighth Wimbledon title and a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam championship.
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