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Djokovic Sets Age Record With 6-0 Set, Advances to Wimbledon Third Round

Djokovic extended his bid for an unprecedented eighth Wimbledon crown after breaking a 34-year-old bagel-set record.

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Overview

  • He defeated wild-card Daniel Evans 6-3, 6-2, 6-0 in the second round to move into the third round.
  • At 38 years and 39 days, he became the oldest man to claim a 6-0 set at the All England Club since Jimmy Connors in 1991.
  • The victory marked his 99th match win at Wimbledon, securing his 19th appearance in the third round.
  • Entering as the No. 6 seed, Djokovic is now one win away from matching Roger Federer’s record eight Wimbledon titles.
  • His performance at age 38 adds to a career total of 24 men’s singles majors and underscores his enduring dominance on grass.