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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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Nicolas Almagro

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Nicolas Almagro

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Name Nicolas Almagro
DOB 21/08/85
Nationality SPA
Pre-Tournament Odds 500/1
Became Pro 2003
Seeding 19
World Ranking 12
Arrives at Wimbledon boosted by his highest career ranking courtesy of a strong claycourt season. A winner in Costa do Sauipe and Acapulco, the Murcia baseliner reached the quarter-finals at Roland Garros on his preferred surface. His Wimbledon record, however, is unsurprisingly poor with defeats in his only two matches at SW19 - which explains why he is seeded seven places below his ranking and is a massive outsider with the bookies. A likely early casualty.
Ten-year Grand Slam History
Event 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 00 99
Australian Open 1R 1R 1R 1R - - - - - -
French Open QF 2R - 2R 2R - - - - -
Wimbledon - 1R - 1R - - - - - -
US Open - 3R - 2R - - - - - -

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2008 in pictures

All the best pictures from this year's tournament.

Borg beats McEnroe in 1980 in one of the greatest finals ever

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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