Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic Reuters

Novak Djokovic will take on Julien Benneteau in the quarter-final of the 2014 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells, California, on Friday.

Where to Watch Live

The play starts at 8:30pm GMT. Live coverage is on Sky Sports 3 and Sky Sports 3 HD. Real-time internet updates and live streaming link is available on ATP's official website.

Overview

Djokovic made it to the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open defeating Marin Cilic.

The World No 2 lost the first set 1-6 to the Croatian, but bounced back and won the second set 6-2 to level scores. Djokovic had no trouble in winning the third set and the tie, 1-6, 6-2, 6-3.

Meanwhile, Benneteau sealed a place in the last eight by registering a victory over Feliciano Lopez. The Frenchman defeated the Spaniard in straight sets, winning the match 6-3, 7-6.

Benneteau would be looking for an upset in the BNP Paribas Open. A victory over the Serbian will see him through to the last four of the competition.

Head-To-Head

Djokovic has a comfortable 5-1 lead over Benneteau in all meetings so far. The pair has met twice at a Grand Slam event, with the World No 2 coming out victorious on both occasions. Djokovic holds a 5-0 lead over Benneteau in the last five meetings between the pair.

BNP Paribas Open History

Djokovic and Benneteau have met twice in the BNP Paribas Open, with the Frenchman winning on the first occasions while the Serbian won the second tie.