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.

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

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.