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Federer and Serena primed for Wimbledon openers on Super Tuesday

An aerial view shows No.1 Court (L) and Centre Court, after the roof was closed on both courts to allow play to continue, on the first day of the 2021 Wimbledon Championships at the The All England Tennis Club

Roger Federer and Serena Williams turn 40 later this year and try to defy age by seeking a ninth men's Wimbledon singles title and equal Margaret Court's women's Grand Slam singles record haul of 24 respectively
Roger Federer and Serena Williams turn 40 later this year and try to defy age by seeking a ninth men's Wimbledon singles title and equal Margaret Court's women's Grand Slam singles record haul of 24 respectively
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Roger Federer and Serena Williams hope to defy the doubters when they get their Wimbledon campaigns underway on 'Super Tuesday' at the All England Club where a backlog of matches needs to be cleared after the opening day downpours.

Williams remains in the top 10 in the world but bowed out early in the French Open and the days of her holding a psychological edge over players appear to have gone.

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