London July 9 (IANS) Switzerland s Roger Federer world No. 2 qualified for Wimbledon s last-eight round for the 16th time in his career on Monday after beating world No. 26 Adrian Mannarino of France 6-0 7-5 6-4.
The eight-time Wimbledon champion took one hour and 45 minutes to secure his 53rd Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance a feat no other player has equalled reports Efe.
"I had a quiet weekend because you just do not know how busy this second week is going to be " the 36-year-old Wimbledon top seed said.
Federer fired 12 aces and 44 winners in comparison to Mannarino s six and 18 respectively.
In the last-8 round Federer is set to take on the winner of the match between Gael Monfils of France world No. 44 and Kevin Anderson of South Africa world No. 8.

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