26 February,2016 08:22 AM IST | | PA Sport
World No 1 Novak Djokovic recorded his 700th career win on Wednesday night when he cruised past Tunisia's Malek Jaziri and into the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals
Novak Djokovic holds his winner's placard after beating Tunisian Malek Jaziri in the Dubai Open. The Serbian also cut a cake moments later to celebrate his 700th career victory as he entered the quarters
Dubai: World No 1 Novak Djokovic recorded his 700th career win on Wednesday night when he cruised past Tunisia's Malek Jaziri and into the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals.
Novak Djokovic holds his winner's placard after beating Tunisian Malek Jaziri in the Dubai Open. The Serbian also cut a cake moments later to celebrate his 700th career victory as he entered the quarters. Pic/AFP
Djokovic won 6-1, 6-2 in 65 minutes and will face Spain's Feliciano Lopez for a spot in the last four.
The 28-year-old Serb moves to 12th on the all-time win list which is headed by Jimmy Connors of the United States who racked up 1,254 in his career.
Djokovic is the third active player to pass the milestone, following in the footsteps of Roger Federer (1,067) and Rafael Nadal (775).
The Serb had 25 unforced errors in what could not be called a perfect performance on Wednesday, but which still carried him to 14-0 this season.
"I've played a lot of matches and I'm very pleased and very proud of each win I've had," said 11-time major winner Djokovic, who was presented on court with a gluten-free cake to mark the occasion.
Organisers also created a #nole700 hashtag in honour of his latest achievement.
"I started as a professional just over 10 years ago. I love this sport with all of my heart and enjoy every moment of it. I expect a lot from myself.
"I keep trying to continuously improve and get better all the time in every element of my game. But I know I'm not the only one who wants to be No 1 and win titles."
