Kyle Edmund has offered a perfect explanation as to why Roger Federer has been so dominant at Wimbledon for the best part of two decades.
After winning his first Grand Slam in SW19 in 2002, Federer has gone on to secure another seven titles at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Having won last years tournament at a canter, the 36-year-old is the firm favourite to triumph again this month despite competition from world number one Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
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Asked why he believes Federer has enjoyed so much success at Wimbledon, new British number one Edmund said: I mean, its easy to see why.
Hes just a very good tennis player. Im trying to figure out the words. Hes just a very good tennis player.
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One of the reasons is hes good on a grass court, that helps. But it doesnt matter. Hes won every surface.
You could say hes the best player of all time, definitely one of the best. Hes just a very good tennis player.
I dont know what to say. Hes a legend in the game. You just watch him play, you can tell by seeing him, the way he plays, moving on a grass court, he moves exceptionally well on a grass court.
I think anyone who moves well has a chance to win at this tournament. Also shot-making, yeah. You could go on and on about how good he is.
Edmund begins his 2018 Wimbledon campaign with a first round clash against Australian Alex Bolt.
Having defeated fellow Brit Andy Murray in Eastbourne last week, Edmund says his preparations for the tournament have gone well.
Ive enjoyed my practice, he said. Ive been practicing pretty hard.
I had a while on the grass now after French Open, Queens. Ive been playing pretty good in Eastbourne.
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I felt like I played my best grass court tennis this year than Ive ever played. That gives me good confidence.
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But, yeah, its always a case of not getting too far ahead of yourself. You always have to earn your victory. Im always keeping that in mind.
I will try to do the best I can and be positive.
MORE: Andy Murray gives verdict on his Wimbledon chances
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Kyle Edmund has offered a perfect explanation as to why Roger Federer has been so dominant at Wimbledon for the best part of two decades.
After winning his first Grand Slam in SW19 in 2002, Federer has gone on to secure another seven titles at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Having won last years tournament at a canter, the 36-year-old is the firm favourite to triumph again this month despite competition from world number one Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
More: Tennis
Asked why he believes Federer has enjoyed so much success at Wimbledon, new British number one Edmund said: I mean, its easy to see why.
Hes just a very good tennis player. Im trying to figure out the words. Hes just a very good tennis player.
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One of the reasons is hes good on a grass court, that helps. But it doesnt matter. Hes won every surface.
You could say hes the best player of all time, definitely one of the best. Hes just a very good tennis player.
I dont know what to say. Hes a legend in the game. You just watch him play, you can tell by seeing him, the way he plays, moving on a grass court, he moves exceptionally well on a grass court.
I think anyone who moves well has a chance to win at this tournament. Also shot-making, yeah. You could go on and on about how good he is.
Edmund begins his 2018 Wimbledon campaign with a first round clash against Australian Alex Bolt.
Having defeated fellow Brit Andy Murray in Eastbourne last week, Edmund says his preparations for the tournament have gone well.
Ive enjoyed my practice, he said. Ive been practicing pretty hard.
I had a while on the grass now after French Open, Queens. Ive been playing pretty good in Eastbourne.
More: Tennis
I felt like I played my best grass court tennis this year than Ive ever played. That gives me good confidence.
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But, yeah, its always a case of not getting too far ahead of yourself. You always have to earn your victory. Im always keeping that in mind.
I will try to do the best I can and be positive.
MORE: Andy Murray gives verdict on his Wimbledon chances
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