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Novak Djokovic of Serbia achieved a new men's record for the most match wins at Wimbledon after defeating Roman Safiullin of Russia in the fourth round on July 5, 2026. Despite surpassing his rival Roger Federer, Djokovic expressed a lack of enthusiasm about the milestone, as he faced a challenging match against the 132nd-ranked qualifier.

Luke Bell from Cape Town has achieved a new Guinness World Record for the longest drone flight. His accomplishment marks a significant milestone in drone technology and personal achievement, showcasing the potential of unmanned aerial vehicles.

Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by becoming the youngest player to debut for India in an international T20 match, although the team lost to England at Old Trafford.

Kelsey Pfendler, a Grand Canyon river rafting guide, has completed a record-breaking solo journey from California to Hawaii, becoming the first American woman to achieve this feat. She arrived in Honolulu on Friday night after nearly a month and a half at sea in her 21-foot rowboat, Lily. Pfendler launched from Monterey, California, in May and aimed to set records as the youngest and fastest woman to make the over 2,400-mile journey solo, according to local media.

Lionel Messi became the World Cup’s all-time leading scorer as Argentina advanced to the knockout stage following a 2-0 victory over Austria. Messi scored his 17th World Cup goal, surpassing the previous record, after recovering from an earlier penalty miss. The match took place in Dallas, United States, according to Xinhua.