World number one Novak Djokovic racked up his 30th successive Grand Slam victory on Wednesday.
According to foreign media report, "The record that I managed to break today is one of the better ones because as a professional tennis player, you always aim to play your best in Grand Slams," said Djokovic who holds all four Grand Slam titles.
“Knowing that I won 30 in a row, it's very pleasing. I want to keep on going. Let's see where it takes me."
Defending champion Djokovic brushed aside Adrian Mannarino, who was celebrating his 28th birthday, 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (7/5) to reach the third round.
Djokovic's match was played under the roof of Centre Court as heavy rain brought chaos to the schedule. Only 15 minutes of play was possible on the outside courts up to the late afternoon causing 22 singles matches to be cancelled and men's doubles ties to be reduced to best-of-three setters.
Reportedly, it was Djokovic's 30th successive win at Grand Slams, beating the modern day mark of Rod Laver and putting him just seven behind the 37 of Don Budge set in 1938.
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