Federer still main attraction as Wimbledon begins


  • Tennis
  • Monday, 24 Jun 2013

Roger Federer of Switzerland leaves a practice after a training session before the start of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London June 23, 2013. REUTERS/Stefan Wermuth

LONDON (Reuters) - Seven-times champion Roger Federer is only fourth favourite to win Wimbledon this year but the Swiss maestro still topped the bill as the All England Club opened its gates for a two-week feast of tennis on Monday.

Federer, home favourite Andy Murray and French Open champion Rafa Nadal were all scheduled to begin their campaigns on a cool, grey day in south west London while Maria Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka were the leading ladies in action.

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