Rafael Nadal vs Taylor Fritz from Centre Court quarter-final

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A potential tricky last-16 clash against Botic van de Zandschulp resulted in a straight-sets win.

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This is by far the sternest test he has faced so far though, against a player in Fritz who has not dropped a set all tournament.

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The American arrived at SW19 off the back of winning the title at Eastbourne and he has carried that form into Wimbledon.

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Fritz came out on top when the pair met in the Indian Wells final earlier this year.

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