In a match that added yet another chapter to an already legendary career, Novak Djokovic made history once again at Wimbledon. With a dominant straight-sets win over Britain’s Dan Evans (6-3, 6-2, 6-0), the Serbian superstar reached the third round at the All England Club for a record-breaking 19th time, eclipsing Roger Federer’s previous mark of 18.

Let that sink in—nineteen third-round appearances at Wimbledon. That’s not just consistency, that’s greatness stretched across decades.

Wimbledon: Still Novak’s “Most Special” Stage

After the match, Djokovic reflected on what Wimbledon means to him:

“Wimbledon remains the most special tournament in my heart—the one I always dreamed of winning as a kid. Any history made here is extra special for me.”

You could feel the emotion behind those words. Wimbledon is more than just another tournament for Novak—it’s sacred ground. And with this latest win, he not only broke Federer’s record but also notched his 99th career victory at Wimbledon. Just one shy of becoming the second man ever, after Federer, to hit the century mark at the iconic Slam.

Pure Djokovic: Ruthless, Composed, Unstoppable

Though he started a little rusty—missing his first nine break points—once he found his rhythm, it was game over for Evans. Djokovic broke at 5-3 in the first set, and from there, he steamrolled his way through.

Let the numbers speak:

Winners: 46
Unforced Errors: Only 14
Points lost on serve: Just 9

It was vintage Djokovic—calm under pressure, precise with his shots, and utterly dominant when it mattered. The kind of performance that reminds everyone: he’s not going anywhere anytime soon.

Witty, Wise, and Still Winning at 38

At 38, Djokovic is playing like he’s got the energy of a 25-year-old. But that doesn’t stop him from poking fun at the passing of time.

When asked about breaking Federer’s record, Novak smiled and said:

“Nineteen times—that’s a great stat. That’s probably almost as much as Sinner and Alcaraz have years in their lives.”

And then, with classic Novak humor, he added:

“Maybe one day I’ll sit back and enjoy it all… sipping margaritas on the beach with Federer and Nadal.”

It’s this blend of steely focus and lightheartedness that makes him so compelling to watch—and so respected across the tennis world.

What’s Ahead? History Is Calling

Next up for Djokovic: a third-round showdown with Miomir Kecmanović, his fellow countryman. But the bigger picture is what everyone’s talking about—Novak is chasing an eighth Wimbledon title, which would tie him with Federer for the most in men’s singles.

Even more monumental? A 25th Grand Slam title is on the line. No man has ever reached that number before.

If Djokovic keeps up this level of play, Centre Court might just witness another record fall very soon.