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Wimbledon 2017: Men’s preview

Andy Murray
Stunned by first round loss at Queen’s – lack of grass court time may dent Wimbledon hopes
 
Novak Djokovic 
World No.4 at lowest rank since 2011 after frustrating year of shock defeats and mental fatigue

Roger Federer 
Bidding for eighth Wimbledon crown after capturing 18th Grand Slam title at Australian Open

Rafael Nadal
Record 10th title at Roland Garros could boost confidence to end streak of early exits at SW19


PLAYER RECORD* 		Murray 	Djokovic 	Federer 	Nadal
2017 win-loss 		21-9	24-7		24-2		43-6
2017 titles 		1	1		4		4
Career titles (total) 	45	67		92		73
Grand Slams 		3	12		18		15


RECENT WIMBLEDON FINALS
“Big Four” occupy top four seeding spots at Grand Slam for first time since 2014. Resurgence of Federer and Nadal coincides with loss of form from Djokovic and Murray

2016 Andy Murray GBR	6-4, 7-6, 7-6
Milos Raonic CAN

2015 Novak Djokovic SRB 7-6, 6-7, 6-4, 6-3
Roger Federer SUI

2014 Novak Djokovic SRB 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 5-7, 6-4
Roger Federer SUI

2013 Andy Murray GBR 6-4, 7-5, 6-4
Novak Djokovic SRB
 
2012 Roger Federer SUI 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4
Andy Murray GBR


Source: ATP *Data correct as of Jun 28

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