Novak Djokovic continues to make history at Wimbledon. With a 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Roman Safiullin, Djokovic advanced to the 2026 quarterfinals, securing his 106th win at the All England Club. This surpasses the previous men’s record held by Roger Federer. Below is a ranking of Djokovic’s ten most remarkable Wimbledon victories, assessed by their significance, performance quality, and entertainment value.
10. Second Round, 2005: Defeats Guillermo García López
During his debut Wimbledon, Djokovic, then 18, faced Guillermo García López. Despite trailing by two sets to love, Djokovic saved six match points to win in five sets. This match helped him break into the top 100 on the ATP rankings for the first time.
9. Final, 2022: Defeats Nick Kyrgios
Djokovic secured his seventh Wimbledon title after defeating Kyrgios. Despite losing the first set, Djokovic held firm, not losing serve again in the match. This win moved him closer to Rafael Nadal’s 22 Grand Slam titles and marked his 39th consecutive victory on Centre Court.
8. Fourth Round, 2024: Defeats Holger Rune
In 2024, Djokovic showed his mastery over young contenders like Holger Rune, who was ranked 15th. Despite recovering from a recent knee surgery, Djokovic won in straight sets, even amid a challenging crowd atmosphere.
7. Final, 2015: Defeats Roger Federer
In this final, Djokovic delivered a stellar performance against Federer, who entered as a favorite. Victory in four sets brought Djokovic his third Wimbledon title and showed his dominance during his peak years.
6. Quarterfinal, 2007: Defeats Marcos Baghdatis
In a grueling five-set match, Djokovic defeated Baghdatis, overcoming physical and mental challenges. The match captivated the No. 1 Court crowd for nearly five hours.
5. Final, 2011: Defeats Rafael Nadal
This win earned Djokovic his first Wimbledon title and the number one ranking. It marked Nadal’s first Wimbledon defeat in four years, highlighting Djokovic’s emerging dominance.
4. Semifinal, 2013: Defeats Juan Martín del Potro
Djokovic survived a thrilling match against del Potro. The contest, over 4 hours, 43 minutes, is considered among the most exciting of his career and paved the way for his appearance in the final.
3. Final, 2014: Defeats Roger Federer
After losing five of his previous six Grand Slam finals, Djokovic’s victory in five sets against Federer marked his resurgence. This match noted his ability to recover from a near-defeat situation.
2. Semifinal, 2018: Defeats Rafael Nadal
This semifinal victory was decisive, halting Djokovic’s Grand Slam drought. Played under a roof, this match displayed both players’ exceptional levels of performance, culminating in a historic win for Djokovic.
1. Final, 2019: Defeats Roger Federer
Dramatically saving two championship points, Djokovic claimed his fifth Wimbledon title. Despite being dominated by Federer for much of the match, Djokovic won the final in an unprecedented 13-12 tiebreak, making it the longest final in Wimbledon history.