Click to play videoNew Delhi: The year's third tennis Grand Slam - the Wimbledon - starts on Monday. And top seeds Roger Federer and Justine Henin will be looking to etch their names in the record books.
Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer had a lot at stake at the French Open. Bjorn Borg's motivation, though, proved to be the winner as Nadal equalled his record of three straight French Open titles. And interestingly enough, Borg will be the inspiration for Roger Federer at the Wimbledon, as he attempts to equal the Swede's record of five straight wins at the All England Championships.
"He's better than the other players. The problem is he wins normally without problems. Normally, you have some tough matches but he always wins. Normally he wins in three sets without a lot of problems, so that's going to help him a lot," Nadal says of his adversary.
Many consider Nadal a clay specialist, but last year he made the finals. Along with him another big contender will be two-time finalist, American Andy Roddick, confident after the triumph at Queens. And Lleyton Hewitt is the only other former champion in the draw.
"I have been playing good tennis even before the Wimbledon. But I feel as prepared as I have to for this tournament," American Andy Roddick says.
The women's event looks open and shut as well. Top seed Justine Henin is in top form after demolishing all her opponents at the French Open and at Eastborne. But with defending champion Amelie Mauresmo and former champion Maria Sharapova around, it won't be smooth sailing for the first seed.
"It's good to win matches, it's good to play a lot of tennis on grass before going into Wimbledon. I hope physically I'm going to be fine and yes, we'll see what's going to happen there," Henin says, who has never won the Wimbledon.
Wimbledon and tradition have been intertwined for so many years. But this year will see some changes. Men and women will be paid equally for the first time ever, and 'Hawkeye' will also make its debut.
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