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Djokovic Sets Wimbledon Record, Becomes Oldest Quarterfinalist at 39

7/7/2026

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Djokovic Breaks Record

Novak Djokovic (tennis player) earned his 106th Wimbledon win on 2026-07-06 in the United Kingdom, surpassing Roger Federer (Swiss former champion)’s record.
Djokovic defeated qualifier Roman Safiullin (qualifier) to reach the quarterfinals.
At 39, Djokovic became the oldest player to reach a Wimbledon quarterfinal, was warned by umpire Timo Janzen after he shouted, apologized, and said his focus stays on an eighth Wimbledon title and a possible 25th Grand Slam.

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Struff Sets Record

Jan-Lennard Struff, 36, became the oldest man in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final for the first time.
Naomi Osaka, seeded 14th, advanced to her first Wimbledon quarter-final while wearing a kimono-style bomber jacket and an open-kimono cloak.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, the third seed, became the first Canadian to reach quarter-finals at all four Grand Slam tournaments and matched his career-best Wimbledon showing.

History

Historical Context

Pete Sampras secured his seventh Wimbledon crown in 2000, surpassing Open Era records with seven titles and 14 Grand Slam wins. His dominance set a benchmark that later players such as Roger Federer—who eventually amassed twelve Wimbledon finals, a record unmatched—and Novak Djokovic, a multiple-time champion since 2018, have extended, illustrating the tournament’s evolving longevity standards.

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Djokovic Breaks Record

Novak Djokovic (tennis player) earned his 106th Wimbledon win on 2026-07-06 in the United Kingdom, surpassing Roger Federer (Swiss former champion)’s record.
Djokovic defeated qualifier Roman Safiullin (qualifier) to reach the quarterfinals.
At 39, Djokovic became the oldest player to reach a Wimbledon quarterfinal, was warned by umpire Timo Janzen after he shouted, apologized, and said his focus stays on an eighth Wimbledon title and a possible 25th Grand Slam.

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