On a day of history and spectacle at Centre Court, Novak Djokovic stormed into the Wimbledon fourth round with a commanding straight-sets win over Miomir Kecmanovic, marking his 100th victory at SW19 in style, while world No.1 Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat in his own serene march into the second week.
Djokovic wasted no time in dismissing his Davis Cup teammate 6-3, 6-0, 6-4 in under two hours, adding another milestone to a glittering legacy at his “dream tournament.” Only Roger Federer (105) and Martina Navratilova (120) have won more matches here.
“It’s a blessing,” said Djokovic, who is eyeing a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title. “Any history I make here, I’m grateful for this is the tournament that inspired me as a child.”
The 37-year-old, who hasn’t lost at Wimbledon to anyone other than Carlos Alcaraz since 2017, dazzled with precise serving and unmatched court coverage. His only real hiccup came while serving for the match, dropping his lone service game amid a playful shout from the crowd: “Don’t panic, Novak!”
Still, the veteran closed it out on his second attempt, celebrating with his now-customary “pumping” dance, this time joined by his daughter in the stands, drawing warm applause from a captivated Centre Court.
Meanwhile, Sinner continues to glide through the draw with ruthless efficiency. The Italian dismantled Spain’s Pedro Martinez 6-1, 6-3, 6-1, remaining the only player in the men’s draw yet to drop a set.
“Couldn’t have gone better this week,” said Sinner, who has spent just over five hours on court and hasn’t faced a single break point. He’ll now meet Grigor Dimitrov, with a semi-final clash against Djokovic looming.
With top seeds tumbling across the field, the road is clearing for a generational showdown. And judging by current form, Djokovic and Sinner seem destined to collide under the lights of Centre Court.
