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Sports · 6 July 2026

Djokovic wins record 106th Wimbledon match, reaching quarter-finals

Djokovic wins record 106th Wimbledon match, reaching quarter-finals

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Novak Djokovic beat Roman Safiullin on Sunday, getting into the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 17th time overall. His 106th victory at the tournament sets a new record despite a challenging three-and-a-half-hour match. Djokovic admitted to feeling frustrated and having "meltdowns" during the match, as Safiullin pushed him hard.

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