Novak Djokovic surpasses Roger Federer’s Wimbledon record, storms into quarterfinals
In a fiercely contested Wimbledon pre-quarterfinal, Novak Djokovic triumphed over Roman Safiullin, setting a new record for the most men's singles match wins at the tournament, surpassing Roger Federer.
With a few unforced errors and a code violation, he still managed to reach his ninth straight quarterfinal.
In an unexpected twist, Naomi Osaka upended world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, marking her first appearance in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Osaka Upsets Sabalenka; Djokovic Sets Record
- Osaka’s inspired win leaves Sabalenka wanting ‘to get drunk and forget’ Wimbledon The Guardian —
- Sabalenka to 'get drunk and forget about tennis' after Wimbledon exit ABC News —
- Osaka overpowers Sabalenka to reach the Wimbledon quarter-finals The Globe and Mail —
- Ruthless Osaka dispatches Wimbledon top seed Sabalenka, Djokovic wins ugly The Straits Times —
- Naomi Osaka outplays Aryna Sabalenka to blow women’s Wimbledon draw wide open The Independent —