Wimbledon Round-Up: Djokovic Reaches Federer Milestone as Upsets Rock Tournament
Djokovic Matches Federer as Tournament Takes Shape
Novak Djokovic reached a significant career milestone on day seven of Wimbledon, securing his 105th victory at the Championships to equal Roger Federer's record at the grasscourt Grand Slam. The achievement underscores Djokovic's remarkable consistency at the venue over his career. Meanwhile, the women's draw continued to produce dramatic upsets, with Elise Mertens delivering a shock victory over fifth seed Elena Rybakina, while Aryna Sabalenka advanced to face Naomi Osaka in the next round, alongside American Coco Gauff progressing through her match.
Grigor Dimitrov produced an emotional performance to outlast Matteo Berrettini in an epic encounter, securing what he described as a cathartic win. The Bulgarian star's victory leaves him eyeing a potential rewrite of his Wimbledon story after earlier struggles at the tournament. Elsewhere on the men's side, American Taylor Fritz remains the last representative from the United States, keeping American hopes alive in the singles draw.
Serena Williams' participation at the Championships has been cut short as she withdrew from doubles competition due to a knee injury, though her coaching team suggested her involvement may extend beyond this single tournament. The withdrawal adds to the evolving storyline of the 2026 edition, with several notable stars in attendance throughout the grounds as the tournament enters its second week.
Today's tennis headlines
- Serena (knee) pulls out of Wimbledon doubles — espn.com
- Fritz last American man standing at Wimbledon — espn.com
- Mertens upsets Rybakina in Wimbledon 3rd round — espn.com
- Serena coach doesn't see Wimbledon as 'one-off' — espn.com
- Djokovic ties Federer with 105th Wimbledon win — espn.com
- Sabalenka to face Osaka next; Gauff also through — espn.com
- ⭐ Stars in attendance at Wimbledon — espn.com
- The Americans still playing at Wimbledon — espn.com
- How to follow day seven of Wimbledon live on the BBC — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Dimitrov out to rewrite Wimbledon story after beating Berrettini — feeds.bbci.co.uk
- Dimitrov ‘so happy’ to hold off Berrettini fightback in cathartic Wimbledon win — theguardian.com
- Wimbledon 2026: Bublik outlasts Tiafoe, Dimitrov wins epic, Swiatek and Rybakina out – as it happened — theguardian.com