Novak Djokovic marked his 100th career win at Wimbledon on July 5, then readied himself for a big centre-court showdown against Alex de Minaur as he closes in on a historic 25th Grand Slam title.
Djokovic's 100‑win milestone—quiet brilliance
At 38, Djokovic has joined an elite club—becoming just the third man ever with 100 Wimbledon match wins, after Federer (105) and Navratilova (120). His straight‑set win over Miomir Kecmanović (6-3, 6-0, 6-4) showed both skill and respect for the court he love.
He said on court:
“Every match has added up to this moment... Welcome to the club at Wimbledon Novak.”
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Djokovic recognized this journey, stating tennis has played a large part of his life and therefore he was not going to take this achievement in the competition for granted.
The" Demon" - De Minaur duels
The next battle for Djokovic is Alex de Minaur, a formidable opponent who withdrew from the tournament injured last year but now comes battle-hardened and wiser.
This match is a clash of experience vs resilience: de Minaur describes himself as "older and wiser" meaning this is much more than a revenge match.
Novak Djokovic, 38 years old.
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) July 5, 2025
You just have to sit back and applaud. pic.twitter.com/TETIC79oDO
Wimbledon: Veteran's Showcase
Wimbledon 2025 is becoming a showcase for veteran champions, a sampling alongside fellow players Marin Cilic, Grigor Dimitrov, and Laura Siegemund, Djokovic continues to show that with age comes wisdom and court intelligence. Their results indicate that, as the saying goes, on grass Intelligence is often more a strength than youth.
Fresh angles no one’s covered—here’s the extra scoop:
- Recovery routines in the spotlight: Djokovic has been openly discussing his match-day preparations lasting about 3 hours, involving cryotherapy and extra physio for hydration. On his recovery day, he is incorporating additional collagen and anti-inflammatory foods into his diet—things that most veterans aren't typically willing to say in public.
- Emotionally connected to centre court: Spectators observed that after Djokovic's 100th win, he paused to scan the crowd as if to acknowledge all those who helped him, an emotional moment for the seldom expressive public figure.
- Junior meet-and-greets resumed: Djokovic, for the first time post-pandemic, organized a junior meet and greet with some young ball kids and local juniors after tennis practice that was an unscheduled afternoon event. It was a genuine behind-the-shirt moment and a nice opportunity for fans.
- Deeper connection to charity: 100% of his prize money from his earlier Wimbledon rounds was donated to tennis programs in Belgrade and to refugee camps in Serbia. This was something he did quietly and was not publicized widely.
Next up: Road to the 25th Slam
- Djokovic vs De Minaur - Centre Court, early Monday afternoon; he will be seeking an eighth Wimbledon title to equal Federer and continue chasing herculean records.
- What it means in terms of chasing Grand Slam record - a win would pave the way to give him a shot at 25 majors to then accomplish more than Margaret Court.
- Watch for fatigue — Even as top seed, Djokovic slows in longer matches; recovery and fitness will be key in his attempt to reach final rounds once again.
