Faced with his compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday, Novak Djokovic won the 100th victory for his career in Wimbledon. Only Roger Federer did better throughout the history of tennis.
On June 2, Novak Djokovic won his 100th victory at Roland-Garros, beating Cameron Norrie in the round of 16. He finally brought his total to 101 before falling in the semi-finals against Jannik Sinner (the record being held by Rafael Nadal, with 112). A month later, the Serbian won his 100th victory at Wimbledon by beating his compatriot and friend Miomir Kecmanovic in the third round (6-3, 6-0, 6-4).
The man with the 24 Grand Chelem tournaments continues to write his legend a little more, since only Roger Federer did better on the legendary London lawn, with 105 successes. A record that he will therefore not be able to equal until next year. After the match, Novak Djokovic, who was making Wimbledon trophies when he was little, said his pride of having become “centenary”.
“I am very grateful and privileged to have won this 100th victory. I said it repeatedly. Tennis has made me what I am. He brought me things that I can experience. I try not to take anything for granted, especially at this age. I am still so strong, I try to compete with young players and make slides and big differences on the court. Wimbledon is a favorite tournament and a dream tournament, not only for me ,,
But also for most tennis players. Growing up, most children dream of playing here and winning, and I am lucky to have participated several times. Whenever I write a book on my favorite tournament, I am blessed. »»
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Novak Djokovic will try to continue his series Monday against Alex de Minaur, 11th in the world, who had forfeited for their long -awaited quarter last year, and will therefore have revenge to take. In the event of a defeat, the Serbian player will already turn to the US Open, the Grand Chelem tournament where he won the least victories, since his counter is currently blocked at 90 (against 99 at the Australian Open).
But since his inch in Grand Chelem in 2005, this is the only one he missed twice (2017 due to elbow injury and 2022 because he was not vaccinated against the COVVID). On the other hand, he never missed a Roland-Garros or a Wimbledon, and missed a single Australian open, during this famous year 2022 when he was expelled from the country for non -vaccination.
