Wimbledon R1 previews and picks: Federer vs. Dzumhur, Simon vs. Almagro

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SimonRoger Federer’s quest for an eighth Wimbledon title will begin on Tuesday against Damir Dzumhur. Gilles Simon and Nicolas Almagro are also in first-round action.

Damir Dzumhur vs. (2) Roger Federer

Federer and Dzumhur will be going head-to-head for the second time in their careers and for the second time in as many Grand Slams when they collide again in the Wimbledon first round on Tuesday. They just faced each other in the last 32 of the French Open, with Federer cruising 6-4, 6-3, 6-2. Dzumhur is far unluckier this time around having to go up against the world No. 2 right off the bat. The 23-year-old Bosnian also will not be helped by the surface change, as he prefers a slower court. Dzumhur did not play on grass in between Roland Garros and Wimbledon and this is his debut appearance in the main draw at the All-England Club. He…

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