Novak Djokovic moved into the fourth round at Wimbledon on Friday, July 3, 2026. The seven time champion defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6(4) in a four set match on Centre Court.
Djokovic started strong and took the first two sets. Rinderknech fought back in the third set to win it 6-1. The fourth set went to a tiebreak, where Djokovic pulled through 7-4. The win brought Djokovic to 105 career victories at Wimbledon. That number ties Roger Federer's Open Era record for the most men's singles wins at the tournament.
The match featured several long rallies and solid baseline play from both sides. Djokovic used his experience to control key moments, including a notable diving volley on match point. He broke Rinderknech's serve at important times and held his own serve well in the deciding set. Rinderknech, seeded 25th, showed power and aggression but had more unforced errors in the later stages.
Djokovic will face qualifier Roman Safiullin in the round of 16. Safiullin advanced earlier in the tournament and will present another test on grass. Djokovic's path in the draw connects his record chase to the ongoing competition at the All England Club.
The result keeps Djokovic in the running for an eighth Wimbledon title. His performance ties his history at the event to the current tournament progress. Rinderknech's run ends after a solid showing against one of the Tennis top players. The match adds to the list of competitive encounters in this year's grass court major. Djokovic's focus now shifts to the next round as the tournament continues.