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Djokovic is a 'deadly spider', says opponent's coach

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Playing Novak Djokovic is like facing a killer eight-legged spider that can reach everything you throw his way -- so says the coach of his Wimbledon quarter-final opponent David Goffin.

The defending champion and world number one takes on Belgian 21st seed Goffin on Centre Court on Wednesday for a place in the semi-finals.

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