In a historic display of dominance, Novak Djokovic secured his 100th career win at Wimbledon, joining Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova in the exclusive century club and cementing his legacy as one of the sport’s all-time greats.
Key Points:
- The Century Club: Novak Djokovic recorded his 100th career match win at Wimbledon, becoming only the third player in history to reach this milestone.
- Elite Company: He joins tennis royalty Roger Federer (the only other man) and Martina Navratilova in the exclusive 100-win club at the All England Club.
- Dual-Slam Dominance: Djokovic is now one of only two male players, alongside Federer, to have won 100 or more matches at two different Grand Slam tournaments (101 at the French Open).
- Ruthless Performance: The seven-time champion achieved the milestone with a brutal demolition of fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic, advancing to the fourth round.
LONDON – The hallowed lawns of Wimbledon have a new god in their pantheon. Novak Djokovic, the relentless Serbian force of nature, did not just win a tennis match on the grass of Centre Court; he bludgeoned his way into the history books. With a display of surgical, merciless tennis, he dismantled his countryman Miomir Kecmanovic to seize his 100th victory at the world’s most prestigious tournament. The win catapults him into a realm of immortality previously occupied by only two other legends: Roger Federer and Martina Navratilova.
This was not a gentle entry into the history books. It was a battering ram. Djokovic, a seven-time champion here, is not just playing for points or prize money; he is on a ruthless crusade against the record books, and his 100th win was another fortress stormed, another milestone conquered on his relentless march toward undisputed greatness.
A Clinical Demolition for a Historic Moment
The man standing in the way of history was fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic, but sentimentality has no place in Djokovic’s playbook. From the first serve, the match was a chilling exhibition of dominance. The final scoreline of 6-3, 6-0, 6-3 barely does justice to the chasm in class. The second set was a masterclass in cruelty—a bagel delivered with cold, hard precision. Kecmanovic wasn’t just beaten; he was systematically taken apart by a player operating on a different plane of existence.
Every shot had a purpose. Every groundstroke was a weapon. Djokovic moved with the predatory grace that has defined his reign, turning defense into attack in the blink of an eye. He wasn’t just winning rallies; he was ending them with authority. For the spectators on Centre Court, it was a privilege to watch a master at work. For Kecmanovic, it was a 90-minute lesson in futility against a living legend who had his eyes firmly fixed on a number: one hundred. After securing the historic win, Djokovic’s reaction was one of a man who understands the gravity of his achievements. He feels “blessed,” he said, to have made history on these sacred grounds, a rare moment of reflection from one of the sport’s fiercest competitors.
Joining the Gods of Grass
One hundred wins at a single tournament is a staggering achievement. One hundred wins at Wimbledon is the stuff of myth. To achieve it requires more than just talent; it demands a decade and a half of sustained, near-perfect excellence, an unbreakable body, and an unquenchable will to win. Before this weekend, only two names had ever been etched onto this exclusive list.
The first is Martina Navratilova, the undisputed queen of the grass court. The second is Roger Federer, the artist whose elegance made Wimbledon his personal fiefdom. Now, the name Djokovic joins them. He has forced his way into the most exclusive club in tennis, cementing his status not just as a great of this era, but as an all-time titan of the sport. It’s a testament to his longevity and his unparalleled ability to dominate year after year on the most demanding surface in tennis.
The Dual-Slam Conqueror: A Class of Two
If the 100-win Wimbledon club is exclusive, there’s another, even more rarefied group that Djokovic has now entered. With this victory, he joins Roger Federer as the only male players in the history of tennis to have won 100 or more matches at two separate Grand Slams. Djokovic already had 101 victories at the clay courts of the French Open, a testament to his incredible versatility.
This statistic is perhaps the most telling of all. It speaks to an all-court dominance that few have ever possessed. To conquer the slow, high-bouncing clay of Roland-Garros and the fast, slick grass of Wimbledon with such relentless consistency is the mark of a truly complete player. It silences any lingering debate about his adaptability and places him and Federer in a league of their own, as the ultimate masters of the modern game, capable of winning anywhere, anytime, against anyone.
The Hunt Is Far From Over
While the world celebrates this historic milestone, for Novak Djokovic, it is just another step. He did not come to Wimbledon to win 100 matches; he came to win his eighth title. This achievement, as monumental as it is, will be viewed by the man himself as a stepping stone. He is now in the fourth round, his engine fully warmed up, and his sights set on lifting the trophy once again.
The rest of the draw has been put on notice. This was not just a win; it was a statement of intent. The king of Wimbledon is not resting on his laurels. He is still hungry, still driven, and still the most feared competitor in the men’s game. History was made today, but Novak Djokovic is far from finished writing it.