Novak Djokovic advanced to the Wimbledon fourth round for the 16th time on Saturday after a hard-fought 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/3) victory over Australia's Alexei Popyrin. This win keeps Djokovic on course for potentially winning his record-equalling eighth title at the All England Club and his 25th Grand Slam overall. Despite undergoing knee surgery recently, Djokovic has now notched his 95th win at Wimbledon and reached the last 16 at a major tournament for the 65th time in his career.
During the match, Djokovic took a break to acknowledge the Centre Court crowd's celebration of England's Euro 2024 victory over Switzerland. At one point, with Djokovic leading 4-1 in the second set, he playfully imitated taking a penalty kick on court, engaging in a moment of fun with the audience. Reflecting on the crowd's reaction, Djokovic humorously noted their interest in the football match and congratulated England on their win.
Next, Djokovic will face Holger Rune, the 15th seed from Denmark, in his quest to advance to the quarter-finals. Rune staged an impressive comeback from two sets down to defeat Quinton Halys in five sets, showcasing his resilience and determination on the Wimbledon grass.
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