The fourth-seeded Murray is aiming to give Britain its first male champion at the All England Club since 1936. He lost in the semifinals in 2009, 2010 and 2011.[break]
His match against Cilic on Court 1 was suspended on Monday in the second set because of showers, was delayed Tuesday because of more rain, then was interrupted again in the second set.
Murray ended Cilic´s eight-match winning streak.
In the quarterfinals, Murray will face No. 7 David Ferrer, who eliminated No. 9 Juan Martin del Potro 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. Murray and Ferrer have split 10 previous head-to-head matchups.
Ferrer defeats del Potro to reach 1st Wimbledon QF
Seventh-seeded David Ferrer of Spain reached his first Wimbledon quarterfinal by beating No. 9 Juan Martin del Potro of Argentina 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 Tuesday under the Centre Court roof.
Ferrer saved all four break points he faced while eliminating the 2009 U.S. Open champion.
Ferrer had lost three previous times in the fourth round at the All England Club. He´s now made it to at least the quarterfinals at all four Grand Slam tournaments.
Next for Ferrer is a matchup against No. 4 Andy Murray of Britain. They´ve split 10 previous head-to-head meetings.
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