Djokovic Cruises Past Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 to Reach Wimbledon Third Round

Novak Djokovic delivered one of his most complete performances of the tournament so far, beating Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in one hour and 38 minutes to reach the third round at Wimbledon 2026. The result extended Djokovic’s head-to-head record over the Greek 12th seed to 12 consecutive wins without a loss.

A One-Sided Contest From the Start

Djokovic set the tone immediately, closing out the opening set in just 28 minutes on Court 1. Tsitsipas, who had spoken warmly about facing Djokovic ahead of the match, calling him one of the greatest players the sport has seen, was unable to find a foothold against the seven-time champion’s return game and defensive depth. The second and third sets followed a similar pattern, with Djokovic breaking serve at key moments and giving his opponent little rhythm to work with.

Closing In on Federer’s Record

The win was also a milestone for Djokovic personally: his 104th career match win at Wimbledon, leaving him just one shy of Roger Federer’s all-time record for the most singles victories at the All England Club. Speaking afterward, Djokovic described his level as “vintage,” a performance that will only add to the sense that, at 39, he remains one of the players to beat on grass.

Djokovic’s run through the draw so far has been a study in contrasts — a gritty, extended first-round win over Wu Yibing followed by Wednesday’s ruthless straight-sets dismissal of a top-15 opponent. That range, adapting from a battle to a rout in the space of one round, is precisely the kind of big-match management that has defined his career at the majors.

What’s Next

Djokovic moves on to the third round in ominous form, with Federer’s Wimbledon win record now firmly in his sights. For Tsitsipas, the early exit means a quicker-than-expected end to his grass-court campaign, despite the pre-match respect he showed for his opponent.

Match details and quotes sourced from Wimbledon’s official tournament coverage.