Novak Djokovic continues his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title this afternoon as he opens play on Centre Court against Roman Safiullin in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026. The 39-year-old Serbian, seeded seventh at the All England Club, is seeking an eighth Wimbledon crown.
Djokovic's Path to the Fourth Round
Djokovic faced a challenging first round against unheralded Chinese player Yibing Wu, dropping a set before advancing. He then breezed past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in the second round. In his most recent outing, Djokovic was stretched to four sets by French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech but showcased his trademark composure in a flawless tiebreak to seal a morale-boosting victory.
Safiullin's Giant-Killing Run
Roman Safiullin, the world No. 132 from Russia, has been the surprise package of the tournament. The qualifier stunned 22nd seed Joao Fonseca in the third round on Court No. 2. Earlier, he upset compatriot and 12th seed Andrey Rublev in dramatic fashion in the first round, marking the first major underdog victory of this year's Championships.
Match Preview and Live Coverage
The match is scheduled to begin just after 1:30 PM BST on Centre Court. Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, is aiming for an eighth title. Standard Sport's Oli Gent is at Wimbledon providing expert insight and analysis. Stay tuned for live updates throughout the match.
