Novak Djokovic into tenth Wimbledon quarter-final, to take on Kei Nishikori

It will be Djokovic's 41st appearance in a Grand Slam quarter-final and he will start favourite against Nishikori who will be in his first last-eight at the All England Club.

Published: 10th July 2018 03:51 AM  |   Last Updated: 10th July 2018 04:39 AM   |  A+A-

Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates defeating Karen Khachanov of Russia in their men's singles match on the seventh day at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday July 9, 2018. | AP

By AFP

LONDON: Novak Djokovic reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals for the 10th time on Monday with a 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 win over Russia's Karen Khachanov.

Three-time champion Djokovic, seeded 12, will face Japan's 24th seed Kei Nishikori for a place in the semi-finals.

It will be Djokovic's 41st appearance in a Grand Slam quarter-final and he will start favourite against Nishikori who will be in his first last-eight at the All England Club.

Former world number one Djokovic has a 13-2 winning record against the Japanese player.

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