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    Roger Federer

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    • Nationality: Swi
    • Birth Date: 08/08/81
    • Ranking: 1
    • Best: Winner

Wimbledon History: A glance back in time

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Take a look back in time at the history of SW19.

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Roger Federer

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Roger Federer

Player details
Name Roger Federer
DOB 08/08/81
Nationality SUI
Pre-Tournament Odds 6/5
Became Pro 1998
Seeding 1
World Ranking 1
The longest-standing world number one in history goes for a sixth successive title this year - a feat last achieved in 1886. However, many experts will tell you that's not going to happen, despite the fact Federer has now won 59 straight matches on grass after his recent triumph in Halle. Certainly Federer's aura of invincibility seems to have gone after some dodgy results this year, while his French Open final hammering at the hands of Rafael Nadal must have dented some confidence. However, this is his kingdom and it will take a great display to end his dominance of SW19.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
Event 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 99
Australian Open SF W W SF W 4R 4R 3R 3R -
French Open RU RU RU SF 3R 1R 1R QF 4R 1R
Wimbledon - W W W W W 1R QF 1R 1R
US Open - W W W W 4R 4R 4R 3R -

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Five classic finals

After Federer v Nadal, we recall five other great finals.

Nadal: Beat Federer in a magnificent final

Day 13 commentary

A detailed look back at the 13th day of this year's Wimbledon.

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