wimbledon

Roger Federer says he would rather win a sixth Wimbledon crown than regain his world number one spot next year.

Not really a question, but this Wimbledon remotely reminds me of 1999, when Pete Sampras had not won a major since the previous Wimbledon.

There were questions during the tournament whether he still had it, especially playing Andre Agassi in that final, and he probably delivered one of his best performances.

I wonder, if we are lucky enough to get Roger/Rafa 3, will Federer react and perform the same way Sampras did that day?

Enigmatic Russian Marat Safin takes on Spanish number 31 seed Feliciano Lopez in the quarter-finals at Wimbledon.

Venus Williams has started her title defense with a 7-6 (5), 6-1 win over British wild card Naomi Cavaday on Centre Court.

The seventh-seeded Williams dropped her opening serve Tuesday and had to force a tiebreaker against the No. 197th-ranked Cavaday.

After holding on in the tiebreaker, Williams dominated the second set to advance to the second round.

Roger Federer has opened his bid for a sixth consecutive Wimbledon title with a 6-3, 6-2, 6-2 win over Slovakia's Dominik Hrbaty.

Federer won the first eight points Monday to set the tone in the opening match on Centre Court against his former doubles partner and dominated throughout the 1-hour, 19-minute match.