Wimbledon 2026: Novak Djokovic defeats Arthur Rinderknech to secure berth in last 16

Novak Djokovic celebrates his win over Arthur Rinderknech in Round Three on Friday. Pic/AFP

Serbia's former World No.1 Novak Djokovic was pushed hard by France's Arthur Rinderknech, dropping a set in the third-round tie, but fought back to win 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (7-4) and enter the last 16 at Wimbledon.

With this result, the 24-time Grand Slam champion equalled his former rival Roger Federer's record (105) of most men's matches won at SW19. Only women's singles legend Martina Navratilova has won more than either of them (120).

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