McEnroe backs Federer for Wimbledon title

John McEnroe believes Roger Federer’s “clear vision” of how to play on grass will again see him crowned Wimbledon champion this year.

McEnroe backs Federer for Wimbledon title
Thu, 19 Jun, 2008 - 09:33

John McEnroe believes Roger Federer’s “clear vision” of how to play on grass will again see him crowned Wimbledon champion this year.

World number one Federer has struggled for form in 2008, winning just one ATP title prior to the recent French Open, where the Swiss was humbled in straight sets by Rafael Nadal in the final.

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CourtsTennisWimbledon 2008Place: HallePlace: SerbiaPerson: McEnroePerson: FedererPerson: John McEnroePerson: Roger FedererPerson: Rafael NadalPerson: RogerPerson: NadalPerson: Novak DjokovicPerson: DjokovicPerson: BorisPerson: BeckerPerson: Rafa NadalPerson: DavidPerson: FerrerPerson: NikolayPerson: DavydenkoEvent: WimbledonEvent: French OpenEvent: Australian OpenEvent: US OpenEvent: Roland GarrosOrganisation: ATP
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