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He was also changing the pace, so he took me out of my comfort zone.”
Djokovic will next face Russian qualifier Roman Safiullin, who beat Brazilian Joao Fonseca in straight sets.
“To be able to make history of this sport is a huge honour and privilege, and particularly here,” Djokovic said.
“I am not interested in 105 or 106, I am just trying to win that match on a given day.”
Djokovic humorously suggested a future matchup with his retired rival: “I propose a match-up between Roger and me for 106, let's stop it here and call Roger to come!”
On Court One, second seed Jannik Sinner secured a 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 victory over world number 81 Jenson Brooksby.
The 24-year-old Italian reached the Wimbledon fourth round for the fifth time, equalling Nicola Pietrangeli's national record.
“I'm trying to improve every day. A small step forward today.
Trying to get better if I want to go far in this tournament,” Sinner said.
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Sinner will next face Japanese qualifier Shintaro Mochizuki, who defeated Spanish player Rafael Jodar in the third round.