Stepping Into The Third Round Of Wimbledon 2023, Novak Djokovic Becomes The Third Tennis Player To Win The 350th Victory At Grand Slam
JAKARTA - Serbian tennis player, Novak Djokovic, has not stopped his steps at the 2023 Wimbledon event. He successfully stepped into the third round after defeating Jordan Thompson, Thursday, July 6, WIB morning.
The defending champion ended the Australian athlete's resistance with a score of 6-3, 7-6 (7-4), 7-5 and made him match Roger Federer and Serena Williams' achievements.
Thompson's slick result made the third tennis player to win 350 in the Grand Slam tournament.
Previously, Federer had recorded 369 wins, while Serena made 365 wins.
In addition, the win over Thompson also kept a 10-year unbeaten record at the Center Court.
"We have a very romantic and special relationship, this field and I," Djokovic said, as quoted by AFP via Antara.
36-year-old Djokovic is targeting the eighth Wimbledon title, which will set him on a Federer men's record.
He is also pursuing his 24th Grand Slam title in his career, which will match Margaret Court's all-time record.