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Federer looks to turn No 9 Wimbledon dream into reality

Creaky knees notwithstanding, the 38-year-old hopes to make history with a ninth men's title

Published Tue, Jun 25, 2019 · 09:50 PM

    London

    HISTORICALLY, emotionally and statistically, Roger Federer remains the man to beat at Wimbledon even at the 21st time of asking.

    Forget the creaking knees and advancing years - the Swiss superstar will be 38 in August - not many in London will bet against their adopted favourite achieving Wimbledon history with a ninth men's title to equal Martina Navratilova's record singles mark.

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