Wimbledon Quarterfinals: Novak Djokovic Secures 15th Appearance, Sets New Record
In a dominant display, Novak Djokovic has reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon for the 15th time in his career, extending his impressive record in the tournament. The Serbian tennis star, who underwent surgery on June 5 for a muscle tear in the meniscus of his right knee, cruised past Holger Rune, 16 years his junior, with a score of 6-3, 6-4, and 6-2.
Despite what seemed like a potentially challenging match, Djokovic’s resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity allowed him to secure a convincing victory. The 24-time major champion now advances to face Australian Alex de Miñaur, who eliminated French player Arthur Fils in the previous round.
Djokovic’s achievement marks a significant milestone, as he has now accumulated 60 appearances among the top eight in the Grand Slams, a record that is unlikely to be matched by future generations.
In an impassioned post-match interview, Djokovic addressed the crowd, acknowledging those who showed him respect while taking a subtle jab at those who did not. "For the fans who were respectful to me, good night, and for those who weren’t, good night," he said. "I know you were rooting for Rune, but that was just an excuse to boo me."
Djokovic also expressed his frustration with the lack of respect shown towards him by the crowd, stating, "I’ve been on the circuit for over 20 years, and I focus on the people who respect me and pay to see me. I’ve played in environments that are more against me than this one, and it doesn’t affect me."
