Wimbledon Heats Up

June 28, 2009
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It's a good thing it's been four years since Roger Federer's next opponent, Robin Soderling, took a set off the No. 2 seed. Besides trying to complete the difficult feat of back-to-back French Open and Wimbledon titles, Federer goes into the second week of play knowing he must win the title to regain his No. 1 ranking. And oh, yeah, he can stake a claim as the greatest player in tennis history with a 15th Grand Slam title.

Perhaps Federer's main competition comes from the next generation of British men's tennis, Andy Murray, who faces more than a few expectations from his countrymen. The No. 3 seed, Murray, cruised through his last match, but he's never reached the semis at Wimbledon. If he were to win his home major, he'd be 5 points short of taking over the No. 1 ranking. He would also, perhaps, help bring some sunshine back to his hometown of Dunblane -- which has been clouded by tragedy ever since 1996.

BigBen2Holmes
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What a horrific scene the town of Dunblane had to endure. I am glad to see that they have gotten the hope back they need in Andy Murray with the tragedy. I don't follow tennis much, but from what I have read and heard on Andy, he is exactly what this town needs -- a hero. He has as good of a shot as anyone at Wimbledon, and I hope this town gets the light back they talk about. Go get 'em Andy!

” -- BigBen2Holmes
physioc
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What happened in Dunblane was awful, and for Andy Murray to give his hometown something to cheer about and be proud of is great to see. Go win Wimbledon, Andy.

” -- physioc

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