Wimbledon: Andy Murray's opponent Vasek Pospisil, what do we know?

Andy Murray will play Vasek Pospisil in the Wimbledon quarter-finals on Wednesday, but what do we know about the unseeded Canadian?

Anything is Pospisil

Pospisil and Murray, physically, are pretty evenly matched. The Brit has three years on his rival, Pospisil has an inch in height and both players weigh 84kg.

While the pair are fairly evenly matched in body, Murray dominates when it comes to experience. The world No 3 turned professional in 2005 and has since won two Grand Slam titles and 34 singles titles. He's also added a tidy $38,186,311 to his bank account in winnings over the past decade.

Pospisil took his turn on the circuit in 2007 and is yet to win a singles title. He's ranked 56th in the world - though he will shoot up the rankings after Wimbledon - and has tour winnings of $2,660,157.

The head-to-head record also favours Murray, who leads 3-0.

Uncharted territory

The match against Murray will be Pospisil's first appearance in a Grand Slam quarter-final. Last year his compatriot Milos Raonic became the first Canadian  to reach the last eight at Wimbledon since Robert Powell in 1912.

Pospisil has followed suit just 12 months later after beating Viktor Troicki 4-6 6-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 on Monday. 

A lack of experience on the big occasion and a rare outing on Centre Court in a singles match could leave the 25-year-old anxious, or, as he hopes, could inspire him to a memorable victory.

"I realise that it's going to be a tough feat to accomplish, to beat Andy here at Wimbledon, his home court," said Pospisil.

Marathon man

One thing's for sure, fitness shouldn't be an issue for Pospisil. He's become the marathon man of this year's competition, with three of his five matches having gone to five sets - including the win over James Ward - and the others going to four.

In total, on Monday Pospisil spent five hours and 58 minutes on court after the five-set clash with Troicki was followed by a grueling doubles defeat with partner Jack Sock. And that loss was to another Murray, Andy's brother Jamie and his partner John Peers 6-3 7-6 (8-6) 6-7 (5-7) 3-6 8-6.

"I played a lot of tennis, but one day recovery is a lot. So I can sleep well tonight. Just have a full day of rest tomorrow," said Pospisil after the defeat. "Then come out strong on Wednesday and take it to him."

Dealt with the partisan crowd

Pospisil will be used to the baying British crowd having knocked out national No 4 James Ward in the third round.

The pressure was really on when Pospisil at 2-1 sets down and he managed to pick up his service game to close out the match against Ward. Eventually coming out on top 6-4 3-6 2-6 6-3 8-6 in three hours and five minutes.  

"I know I will have my hands full and I have to go out there and play to the best of my abilities. And that's what I plan on doing," said Pospisil ahead of the match.

Already a champ at Wimbledon

With Jack Sock, Pospisil experienced his first taste of true success at the All England Club last year, flying through the doubles draw to win the title as relative unknowns. 

The pair, who only signed up to play in the 2014 tournament just days before the start, beat the top-ranked Bryan doubles 7-6 (7-5) 6-7 (3-7) 6-4 3-6 7-5 in just over three hours.

Though it could be a double defeat to the Murray brothers at Wimbledon 2015 if the Pospisil can't find the form to beat the 2013 champion on Wednesday.