Novak Djokovic Vs Arthur Rinderknech Highlights, Wimbledon 2026: Serbian Survives Four-Set Thriller To Reach Round Four

Hello tennis fans! Welcome to the live coverage of round 3 match between Novak Djokovic and Arthur Rinderknech at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Friday, July 3. Stay tuned for the live score and real-time updates of the match.

Novak Djokovic heads into the third round in dominant form after overcoming Wu Yibing in the opening round and brushing aside Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets. The Serbian legend, chasing a record-extending eighth Wimbledon title, has once again looked composed on grass, relying on his trademark consistency, flawless movement and remarkable ability to raise his game in crucial moments. Every victory edges the 39-year-old closer to another Grand Slam milestone.

Arthur Rinderknech, meanwhile, has enjoyed an impressive run to the third round with his aggressive baseline game and booming serve. The Frenchman will need to produce the performance of his career to trouble Djokovic, whose experience on Centre Court remains unmatched. While Rinderknech possesses the firepower to test the Serbian, Djokovic's superior return game, tactical awareness and championship pedigree make him the overwhelming favourite to advance to the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026.

Game On!

The highly anticipated third-round clash is underway on Centre Court as Novak Djokovic and Arthur Rinderknech begin their battle for a place in the fourth round of Wimbledon 2026. All eyes are on the seven-time champion as he looks to continue his title charge, while the Frenchman aims to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the tournament. Stay tuned for point-by-point updates.

Novak Djokovic chose to warm up for this match with the big-serving Hubert Hurkacz, given how Arthur Rinderknech started.

But the Frenchman’s level dropped in game five and, after letting out an almighty groan as he missed on his first break point, Djokovic prevails in a brilliant rally which has the crowd roaring with delight.

There’s the breakthrough as he bids for his latest slice of history with a record-equalling 105th men’s singles match win here at Wimbledon.

Rinderknech 2-3 Djokovic

Novak Djokovic takes the first set on Centre Court.

It's not been vintage Djokovic but there have been some outstanding moments from him and one of them comes in the first point of this game. He takes a bow and puts his finger to his ear having dived full stretch to reach a forehand volley at the net for a winner.

A reminder that the winner of this match will play Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin, who excelled in a straight-set win over Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca earlier today, in the fourth round.

Rinderknech 5-7 0-0 Djokovic

A double fault puts Arthur Rinderknech up against it at 0-30 on serve and after serving an ace on the next point, he is then just wide with a forehand passing shot on the run.

Two more break points for Djokovic, who chasing every ball down to try to get it done, but not this time.

A roar from Rinderknech after getting back to deuce.

Rinderknech 5-7 1-1 Djokovic

Novak Djokovic backs up earlier backs quite comfortably with a hold of serve to 15.

Rinderknech 5-7 1-3 Djokovic

Arthur Rinderknech mishits a backhand and must save two set points from 15-40 down on serve, but he finds some big first serves just when he requires them.

Despite the hold of serve, Novak Djokovic will serve for a two-set lead shortly.

Rinderknech 5-7 4-5 Djokovic

Novak Djokovic moves into a two-set lead on Centre Court, wrapping up the second set with an ace.

The Serb's serving stats all went up during the second set compared to the first, while he made just three unforced errors in the entire set.

A rapid hold of serve by Arthur Rinderknech.

Are we about to see Novak Djokovic lose a set 6-0? He needs to hold serve after the change of ends to avoid a third-set bagel.

Take the Bagel off the menu..

Rinderknech 5-7 4-6 5-1 Djokovic

What a show it was from the French!

From losing two consecutive sets to taking a 5-0 lead against the Serbian Champion before winning 6-1.

This seems an interesting contest!

Rinderknech 5-7 4-6 6-1 0-0 Djokovic

Perfect weight on that drop shot from Novak Djokovic, cutting up the back of the ball from behind the baseline. Arthur Rinderknech, stumbling forward, catches the ball one-handed in his follow through. 40-0.

An ace completes a much-needed routine hold for Djokovic.

Both players end up on the floor, Arthur Rinderknech after launching himself full length towards a drop shot, Novak Djokovic putting in a dive to retrieve the Frenchman's reply. Perfectly sums up this afternoon.

It's Djokovic who takes the match in four sets. Phew. What a battle.

Rinderknech 5-7 4-6 6-1 6-7 (4-7) Djokovic

That's A Wrap! See you'll soon for another Live Blog. Until then Bye-bye!