First Round, Wimbledon 2011 Preview: Roger Federer Vs Mikhail Kukushkin
Federer must surely be a hot contender for the crown this year, considering his brilliant showing at the French Open where he lost in the finals to Nadal. The Swiss legend begins his campaign against an easy rival, in Kazhakstan’s Kukushkin.
The players have never met before on a tennis court.
Kukushkin got to the third round at the French Open, where he lost to Youzhny. Thereafter, the Kazakh player has shown mediocre form, in pre-Wimbledon warm-ups, losing in the first round at Queens and in the second round at Eastbourne.
PLAYER COMPARISON CHARTS
Player Track Record Comparison
| Parameter | Roger Federer | Mikhail Kukushkin |
| ATP Ranking | 3 | 60 |
| Grand Slams Won | 16 | 0 |
| Head to Head | Won 0 | Won 0 |
| Country | Switzerland | Kazhakstan |
Biographic Comparison
| Parameter | Roger Federer | Mikhail Kukushkin |
| Date of Birth | August 8, 1981 | December 26, 1987 |
| Height | 185 cm | 183 cm |
| Weight | 85 Kg | 72 kg |
| Plays | Right | Right |
Federer will be playing his first tournament since the French Open, and he will relish the opportunity of playing a weak opponent as he hones his grass court game.
Expect an impeccable Federer show, with the Swiss master likely to run his Kazhak rival ragged.
PREDICTION: Federer to win in straight sets.
Category: French Open, Tennis, Wimbledon
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