US EditionWimbledon: All the Early Upsets Could Stem From a Lack of Experience on Grass Courts
- Novak Djokovic reached 100 victories at Wimbledon by defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in the third round on Saturday at Centre Court.
- Djokovic achieved this milestone due to his long career, having played 20 Wimbledon tournaments and won seven titles at the All England Club.
- Starting from a 3-3 tie in the opening set, he surged ahead by taking the next nine games in a row and ended the match with 60 winners, 16 aces, and 19 unforced errors.
- Djokovic expressed gratitude for any milestones he achieves at his preferred tournament and mentioned that at 38 years old, he strives to appreciate every moment without taking it for granted.
- Novak Djokovic joined the exclusive company of Martina Navratilova and Roger Federer by achieving 100 match wins at Wimbledon, highlighting his place among tennis legends.
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Wimbledon upsets linked to lack of grass-court experience
Successful as Novak Djokovic has been on the grass courts of Wimbledon — he's won 100 matches and seven of his 24 Grand Slam trophies there — it's not as if he grew up playing his talents on the surface. Indeed, he never competed or even practiced on it at all until 2005, when he entered the qualifying event held at the nearby Roehampton facility and won three matches there to earn the right to make his debut at the All England Club at age 18. “…
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic hits century mark, into fourth round
Novak Djokovic recorded his 100th win at Wimbledon with a dominant victory over Serbian Davis Cup teammate Miomir Kecmanovic on Saturday to remain on course for a record 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic said before a ball was struck at the All England Club this year that Wimbledon presented his best chance to surpass the 24 majors won by the long-retired Australian Margaret Court. READ: Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic crushes Evans to reach third round…
Serbian Novak Djokovic, who seeks in Wimbledon to extend to 25 his record of titles in Grand Slam tournaments, took a step forward this Saturday for that goal by moving on to the eighth finals, winning his 100th match in the tournament.The Serbian tennis player, 38 years old, who achieved no big title since winning Olympic gold at the Paris Games, on 4 August 2024, won the third round against his compatriot Miomir Kecmanovic, for 6-3, 6-0 and 6-…
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The Independent (US)Novak Djokovic joins Roger Federer in exclusive Wimbledon men’s club
The duo are the only male players to win 100 matches at Wimbledon.
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