Wimbledon 2021: Novak Djokovic beats Cristian Garin in three straight setds reached quarterfinals.
Top seed Novak Djokovic continued his bid for a record-equalling 20th men's Grand Slam title with a routine last-16 win against Chile's Cristian Garin.
The defending champion did not need to find his best level, still having enough quality to win 6-2 6-4 6-2 against 17th seed Garin.
The Serb will now contest the 50th Grand Slam quarter-final of his career.
Djokovic reached his 12th Wimbledon quarterfinal and is looking for a sixth title at the All England Club, and record-equaling with the aiming to join Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer on 20 Grand Slam singles titles.
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Three-time champion Gore first played Wimbledon in 1888. Djokovic made his debut in 2005, and they share third place on the men’s all-time list for most men’s quarterfinal berths, behind Roger Federer’s 18 and Jimmy Connors’ 14.
Djokovic will play Marton Fucsovics in the last eight after the Hungarian beat Russian fifth seed Andrey Rublev.
My confidence level is very high, Djokovic said after the victory at 2021 Wimbledon.
"I am delighted to reach the quarter-finals and I'm more delighted to see more fans on Centre Court," said Djokovic, who won in front of a crowd which has increased to 75% of the 15,000 capacity.
"My confidence level is very high after winning the French Open," added Djokovic.
"That was one of the biggest wins under those circumstances, particularly in the second week. It took a lot out of me but at the same time it gave me wings.
"The further the tournament goes I feel like I am more confident on grass and I look forward to the next challenge."
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