Bernard Tomic will take the mantra that anything is possible into his Wimbledon quarter-final against world No.2 Novak Djokovic.

Having made the tennis world sit up and take notice, 18-year-old Tomic is far from overawed but acutely aware of the mammoth task he faces against a foe who has also become a friend.

Australian teenager Bernard Tomic has surprised everyone with his 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 defeat over Xavier Malisse in the fourth round at Wimbledon yesterday.

No-one has been turning more heads than Tomic so far this tournament. The 18-year-old has been playing some stunning tennis with an unbreakable serve.

He will now face his friend and formidable foe - world no. 2 Novak Djokovic on Thursday.

Tomic has remained incredibly calm, composed and confident throughout the tournament, and has adopted the approach that anything is possible.

However, he will be more than aware of Djokovic's prowess on the courts, the two have played against each other many times over the last year and a half, and Djokovic will not be caught out by Tomic's varied game.

Tomic said of his opponent, "It's tough, because even in practice when I play against Novak, I can't execute my shots because he's got one of the best returns in the world," Tomic said.

"If I can execute my shots and he doesn't return as good on that day, which could be impossible, because his return is unbelievable, then maybe I'll have a chance.

"We'll know from the first returns he hits."