Djokovic Defeats Rinderknech in Four Sets at Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic defeated Arthur Rinderknech 7-5, 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 (4) in a third-round match at Wimbledon. The contest lasted more than three hours. Rinderknech won more total points, 117 to 108, recorded 21 aces to Djokovic’s 15, and hit 67 winners to Djokovic’s 40.

Djokovic said he felt relief after the final point. “Well, I saw him slip and fall down, so I was thinking: ‘Please, just stay down’ for that last shot. The fourth set contained no service breaks and ended in a tie-break that Djokovic won 7-4. Djokovic also equalled Roger Federer’s record of 105 men’s singles wins at the tournament.

“To be able to make history of this sport is a huge honour and privilege, and particularly here,” he said.

Djokovic will face Roman Safiullin in the fourth round on Sunday.