Federer takes top seeding

Defending champion Roger Federer has been named as the top seed for the men’s singles at Wimbledon despite losing his world number one spot to Rafael Nadal.

Defending champion Roger Federer has been named as the top seed for the men’s singles at Wimbledon despite losing his world number one spot to Rafael Nadal.

Spaniard Nadal, who was unable to defend his title at the All England Club last year because of injury, overtook his rival after winning his fifth French Open crown earlier this month.

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