Roger Federer of Switzerland speaks at a news conference the day before the start of the the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, in London June 23, 2013. REUTERS/Jon Buckle/AELTC/Pool
LONDON (Reuters) - A decade on from his debut grand slam success, Roger Federer will begin 'Mega Monday' at Wimbledon as the defending champion, the holder of a record 17 grand slam titles and in pursuit of an unprecedented eighth trophy at the All England Club.
What was clear from the reaction of the public on Sunday was that 10 years on from lifting the gilded, pineapple-topped Challenge Cup for the first time, Federer has not lost any of the magic that makes him a fan favourite no matter where he plays.
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