Federer eyes record-tying 7th Wimbledon title

Third seed Roger Federer could not be more prepared going into Monday’s start at Wimbledon as the record-holding 16-time Grand Slam champion begins his campaign for a seventh career trophy at the grass court major.

Federer, who begins play in the first round against Spain’s Albert Ramos, is fully aware that his rivals have played the last four Grand Slam finals.

But Federer would like to end that monopoly sooner rather than later. “Hopefully it’s my time of the year now or someone else’s — if it’s someone else, I hope it’s me, of course,” said Federer.

“There are exciting times ahead; I fancy my chances here and at the US Open. I’m very close to breaking (the Djokovic-Nadal duopoly). Hopefully I can make a run here at Wimbledon and see how it goes.”