Roger Federer begins his quest for an eighth Wimbledon title tomorrow when he squares off with Damir Dzumhur in the first round. Federer is fresh off a record-breaking win at the Halle Open and he would want nothing more than to extend his winning streak on grass against Dzumhur.
Read on below for an in-depth breakdown of this first-round matchup and while you’re at it, you can check out our preview of the match between Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Gilles Muller here.
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Roger Federer vs. Damir Dzumhur Betting Preview
Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Wimbledon
Roger Federer will head to the 2015 Wimbledon Championships with momentum on his side after beating Andreas Seppi in the finals of the Halle Open last week. He defeated the Italian in straight sets, 7-6, 6-4, to win the Halle Open for a record-extending eighth time.
[sc:Other240banner ]It was Federer’s fourth title of the year after grabbing victories in Istanbul, Dubai and Brisbane. Key to his resurgence this season has been his excellent return. He is fifth in the ATP Tour in first serve return points won with a solid 32% clip. He has proven to be deadly as well in returning second serves with Federer winning 56% of his second serve return points this season, good for eighth in the ATP Tour.
Federer will look to sustain the momentum of his huge win when he takes on Damir Dzumhur in the first round at Wimbledon this coming Tuesday. Federer is 1-0 in his career against Dzumhur with the Swiss maestro beating the young upstart in the French Open last month. Federer destroyed Dzumhur in straight sets at Roland Garros, 6-4, 6-3, 6-2.
Federer’s return was impeccable in that match, winning 46% of his return points. Federer was all over Dzumhur’s serve in that third round clash with the 17-time Grand Slam winner converting six of his eight break point opportunities. Federer will need more of the same this coming Tuesday if he is to advance to the second round at Wimbledon for the 16th consecutive time.
Federer is 9-1 in his last 10 matches.
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Betting on Damir Dzumhur
Damir Dzumhur surprised plenty of pundits with his excellent play at the French Open last month. He became the first Bosnian player to feature in the third round at Roland Garros before his run was abruptly ended by the great Roger Federer. He will look to gain some revenge against his boyhood idol when he takes on Federer again, this time at the hallowed grounds of Wimbledon.
For Dzumhur to upset Federer this time around, he needs to improve greatly on his return play. He won just 33% of his receiving points in that match against Federer with Dzumhur converting just one of his five break point chances.
To make matters worse for Dzumhur, he also struggled with his serve in that contest against Federer. Even though he put into play 70% of his first serves in that third-round match, Dzumhur only won 56% of those points against the 17-time Grand Slam winner.
That simply isn’t good enough against a talented player such as Federer. Dzumhur needs to play a perfect game if he is to advance to the second round of Wimbledon for the very first time.
Dzumhur is 7-3 in his last 10 matches.
Writer’s Prediction
Federer destroys Dzumhur in straight sets, 6-2, 6-2, 6-3.
