Roger Federer is primed for the start of Wimbledon as the record-holding 16-time Grand Slam champion begins his campaign for a seventh career trophy at the grass court major. The holder of the all-time record for majors could use a boost after winning his last Slam two and a half years ago at the Australian Open.
But after claiming four ATP trophies this season and posting another Roland Garros semi-final, the 30-year-old Swiss feels his game is exactly where he wants it to be. “My confidence is very good, I’m not lacking matches, I’m match fit,” he said.
“I’m match-tough right now. I think that’s also key going into a Grand Slam to be quite honest. The hunger is obviously big, I don’t think I need to elaborate too much on that. I’ve explained many times how hungry and motivated I am to be playing, playing at this high level, wanting to win the big tournaments. This is obviously one of them.”
Federer’s longevity and his relatively injury-free career will be on display as he plays the event for the 14th time, his 51st consecutive appearance at a Grand Slam. That leaves him with just five more to go to match the all-time run of South African Wayne Ferreira.
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