History was made on Centre Court on Friday night! Novak Djokovic did it again, outlasting a tough challenge from Arthur Rinderknech to reach the fourth round at Wimbledon. But this victory wasn’t just about moving forward in the tournament. With that 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7(7)-6(4) win, Djokovic earned his 105th match victory at the All England Club. Guess who else sits exactly at 105 wins? The legendary Roger Federer, who held the record for most wins by a man for around 9 years.
It is a magical number that brings two of the greatest grass-court players of all time shoulder to shoulder. Djokovic even joked in his post-match interview that he should call Roger up for a one-off match to see who gets to 106 first! As Novak chases history, let’s look at how these two icons compare on the legendary lawns of SW19.
Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer at Wimbledon
When you look at the raw statistics, the rivalry is incredibly tight. Roger Federer finished his majestic Wimbledon career with an astonishing 105-14 win-loss record. Djokovic now sits right next to him with a 105-13 record.
While Federer holds the ultimate men’s record with 8 Wimbledon titles, Djokovic is hot on his heels with 7. Not just that, but Friday’s win also meant Djokovic matched Federer’s Open Era record of reaching the Wimbledon round of 16 a whopping 18 times.
Novak Djokovic vs Roger Federer Head-to-Head at All England Club
Head-to-head at the All England Club, Djokovic actually holds the upper hand. They faced each other four times at Wimbledon, and Novak won three of those encounters, all of them epic finals in 2014, 2015, and the unforgettable 2019 classic where he saved match points.
Statistical Comparison
| Wimbledon Records | Roger Federer | Novak Djokovic |
| Singles Titles | 8 | 7 |
| Match Win-Loss | 105-14 | 105-13 |
| Win Percentage | 88.2% | 89.0% |
| Round of 16 Trips | 18 | 18 |
| Wimbledon Finals Played | 12 | 9 |
Can Djokovic Stand Alone at the Top of Wimbledon?
The beautiful thing about this 105-win tie is that Djokovic is not done yet. While Federer has hung up his rackets and watches comfortably from the royal box, Novak is still very much in the hunt for the 2026 title.
If he wins his round of 16 match against Roman Safiullin, he will officially claim victory number 106, standing alone as the man with the second-most singles wins in Wimbledon history (trailing only Martina Navratilova’s 120). More importantly, it keeps his dream alive of matching Federer’s record of 8 Wimbledon trophies.
