Wimbledon 2019 Men's Singles: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem & Other Players to Watch Out For In Tennis' Third Grand Slam of The Year
Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam in tennis, is considered as tennis's holy grail. Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem & Other Players to Watch Out For in Wimbledon 2019.
Wimbledon 2019 is just round the corner and after the All England Club's seeding controversy over Roger Federer being placed ahead of Rafael Nadal in this year's Wimbledon, it's time to go through the top five seeds in Men's Singles to see their chances at this year's Wimbledon. Along with Serbian great and world no 1 Novak Djokovic, eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer and 18 Grand Slams winner Rafael Nadal, Dominic Thiem and last year's runner-up Kevin Anderson will be the players to look out at SW19. Ahead of Wimbledon 2019, Recalling Roger Federer vs Pete Sampras Clash From 2001 Championship When a Young Swiss Announced Himself to the World.
Wimbledon, the oldest and most prestigious Grand Slam in tennis, is considered as tennis's holy grail. The Wimbledon, which uses its own method for deciding the players seeding and mandates all white attire, is one of the most anticipated and awaited sports events of the year. Equally enticing is the prospect of seeing top players in action at SW19. Ahead of Wimbledon 2019, Here's a Throwback to 2011 Men's Singles Final Featuring Novak Djokovic And Rafael Nadal (Watch Video).
And no other player is as awaited on the grass court major as much as Swiss legend Roger Federer. The 20-time Grand Slam winning champion will begin his pursuit for ninth Wimbledon title at the All England's Club. However, he will have to compete with the likes of world no 1 Novak Djokovic and and world no 2 Rafael Nadal to lift the ninth Wimbledon trophy. Ahead of Wimbledon 2019, Here's a Throwback to 2013 Men's Singles Final Between Andy Murray vs Novak Djokovic (Watch Video).
Below Are 5 Men's Singles Players to Look Out For at Wimbledon 2019
1. Novak Djokovic
The World No 1 and the number 1 seed at Wimbledon 2019, Novak Djokovic, must be eager to prove himself at the All England Club after he failed to win the French Open 2019 and become only the second player after Rod Laver to win a calendar slam twice. The Serb was stopped by Dominic Thiem in the semi-final of French Open to see dreams of "Novak Slam" getting broken. However, Djokovic on grass is a different beast and the Serbian is considered one of the biggest contenders to lift the Wimbledon trophy.
2. Roger Federer
No male player has won as many Wimbledon titles as the Swiss great Roger Federer. The maestro will go for a record equaling ninth title at the All England Club. However, Federer is seeded number 2 and would have to face both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic and beat them before he gets his hands on the Wimbledon trophy.
3. Rafael Nadal
The 18-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, who has won the Wimbledon championship two times, is fresh of winning the 12th French Open title and seeded number three at this year's championship. Expect Nadal to go all out on grass this Wimbledon. Last year, the Spaniard lost in a five-set epic match against ace-rival Novak Djokovic in the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2018.
4. Dominic Thiem
Though the Alaxander Zverevs, Stefanos Tsitsipas and other GenNext players are around, the one player out of the 'Big Three' league who can really challenge the Federer-Nadal-Djokovic hegemony in the Grand Slams is Austria's Dominic Thiem. The Austrian beat Novak Djokovic in the semi-final of the French Open 2019 but lost to Nadal for the second consecutive year in the French Open final. Experts feel a Grand Slam is due for the young Thiem.
5. Kevin Anderson
The last year's finalist and big-hitting South Africa born Florida based Kevin Anderson will fancy his chances at the Wimbledon 2019. Anderson beat Federer last year and produced some magical tennis on the grass court Grand Slam, winning the runners-up sliver plate at the All England Club.
The above players are definitely the ones to keep an eye on during the Wimbledon 2019 fortnight. Though an early upset is unlikely, one should not rule out surprises in Wimbledon. Wimbledon 2019 begins from July 1 and the final is scheduled to take place on July 14, 2019.
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