Twenty years after first stepping onto the grass courts of Wimbledon, Novak Djokovic just made history again. With a commanding third-round victory over fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanović—6-3, 6-0, 6-4—the 38-year-old tennis legend became only the third singles player in history to notch 100 wins at the All England Club.
That puts him in elite company with Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova. But if you ask Djokovic, he’s not tallying numbers—he’s still chasing moments.
“I did enjoy myself, except maybe the last couple of games,” he admitted post-match. “Tennis has made me who I am… I feel blessed.” It was a classic Centre Court performance: laser focus, strategic precision, and one unforgettable point—an impossible diving backhand at deuce in the first set that brought the crowd to its feet. It wasn’t just skill; it was instinct, grit, and a reminder that Djokovic doesn’t concede—not even to physics.
His win wasn’t just efficient—it was surgical. The match clocked in at under two hours, and included his first bagel set (6-0) of this year’s Grand Slam season. Now holding a 100–12 record at Wimbledon, Djokovic once again proved why grass courts are his domain.
Up next? A high-stakes fourth-round match against Alex de Minaur, the 11th seed and a player Djokovic calls “a complete threat.” Their anticipated showdown last year was cut short due to the Australian’s injury withdrawal, but this time, all signs point to a full-throttle grass court battle.
“You’re not super excited to play Alex on grass,” Djokovic admitted.
“because he’s so quick… it’s going to be a great test to see where my game is at”
With world No. 1 Jannik Sinner also cruising through his third round, a Djokovic-Sinner semi-final is still in play—and Wimbledon 2025 is building toward a blockbuster second week.
At this stage in his career, every win from Djokovic feels like a legacy note. He’s not just playing for trophies—he’s cementing history. Whether it’s the speed, the mindset, or simply the will to keep going, one thing is certain: the man who debuted on Court 18 two decades ago still isn’t done writing his Wimbledon story.
