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T he Strength Within Sam Stosur is developing the inner strength to match her remarkable physical ones, and it’s proving a potent mix.

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A Royal Opportunity W hile the wider world

than answers surrounding Andy Murray but the Scot isn’t losing sight of his Grand Slam opportunities.

celebrates the recent royal wedding, tennis fans can consider the regal opportunities that exist at the All England club.

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A Forgotten Art? I n an era of baseline bashers, serve-volleying can seem like a relic of a bygone era.

Managing an Enigma here are still more questions T

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The Vika March B rutal self assessment was worth the pain for Victoria Azarenka, who not only found her happy place but the best form of her career.

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C ourting a Craft A s clay returns to the forefront of player development in Australian tennis, our annual courts supplement considers the many ways that clay is crafting the modern game.

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Titles matter – especially when it comes to the royal opportunities that exist at the All England Club. As the world celebrates the recent royal wedding, tennis fans can consider some of Wimbledon’s most regal contenders. By Kristina Moore

Best Wimbledon result: Semi-finalist 2007, 2010 In 2010: Lost to Tomas Berdych in the semi-finals In every fairy tale there’s a handsome prince and Novak Djokovic has stepped superbly into that role in a storybook season. Starting with his second Grand Slam title and continuing with a string of wins that included three consecutive finals over Nadal, the Serbian’s long-term reign seems certain – perhaps even at Wimbledon, where his physical and mental weapons create a potent advantage.

History tells us princes must sometimes bide their time, yet there’s also a sense this prince’s time is now.

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Best Wimbledon result: Winner 2008, 2010 In 2010: Defeated Tomas Berdych in the final If it was hard to predict whether the King of Clay’s abdication to Novak Djokovic in Madrid was merely temporary, it will be harder still to ascertain if the Spaniard’s grass court reign can continue. Nadal has already acknowledged it will be a matter of when, not if, he surrenders his No. 1 ranking to Djokovic – but having fought so hard to gain Wimbledon supremacy, the fiercely competitive Rafa will use everything within his power to defend his throne.

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Best Wimbledon result: Winner 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 In 2010: Lost to Tomas Berdych in the quarter-finals If the Grand Old Duke of York had 10,000 men, the Grand Old Duke of Tennis had 10,000 titles – or at least what seems like it in Roger Federer’s six Wimbledon trophies amid 16 majors. There’s been a downward trend since the Swiss star’s remarkable run of 22 consecutive major semis stalled last year but he remains one of the game’s most highly-credentialled contenders. Federer has nothing further to prove at his most successful Grand Slam setting, yet retains an obvious sense of entitlement.

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Best Wimbledon result: Semi-finalist 2009, 2010 In 2010: Lost to Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals Like a distant relative whose royal lineage is often overlooked, Andy Murray almost seems like an onlooker to the game’s biggest honours – particularly given his inability to convert three Grand Slam finals into titles. Wimbledon, though, is different. While it seems the Scot should buckle amid huge local expectations he in fact thrives on them, with the past two semifinals providing high points. Should Murray become Britain’s first major champion in 76 years, excitement would extend all the way to the real royal family.

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Best Wimbledon result: Finalist 2010 In 2010: Lost to Rafael Nadal in the final.

Reverence isn’t a term you’d generally attach to the understated Tomas Berdych but there was a sense of awe when the Czech followed last year’s surprise French Open semi-final with a runner-up performance at Wimbledon – including, most shockingly, an upset of Federer in the quarter-finals. Maintaining momentum can be a problem, with the 25 year-old holding only five career titles after seven years on tour.

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Best Wimbledon result: Finalist 2004, 2005, 2009 In 2010: Lost to Yen-Hsun Lu in the fourth round Wimbledon is a crown that Andy Roddick would covet like no other, after tantalising near misses in three finals. In 2009, the big-serving American held serve for an incredible 37 consecutive games before Roger Federer seized their final at 16-14 in the fifth set. Whether the scars from that heartbreak were a factor in last year’s surprise fourth round loss to littleknown Yen-Hsun Lu is debatable – what’s not debatable is the fact that at age 28, Roddick’s ambition for the game’s highest honour is unwavering.

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Best Wimbledon result: Quarter-finalist 2010 In 2010: Lost in quarter-finals to Nadal Self-belief has underlined the progress of Robin Soderling, his sense of superiority boosted by an upset of Nadal at the 2009 French Open, followed by a similar shock against Federer before he progressed to the final last year. While eight outings to the All England Club are yet to reap any truly stunning results, the top-five Swede is always ready to seize his opportunities. Despite a recent split with coach Claudio Pistolesi, the single-minded Soderling will approach Wimbledon knowing he deserves just a little bit extra.

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Best Wimbledon result: Winner 2002, 2003, 2009, 2010 In 2010: Defeated Vera Zvonareva in the final There was an abdication of sorts when Serena Williams surrendered her world No. 1 ranking to Caroline Wozniacki, slumping as slow as No. 17 last month. It’s understandable given Serena’s long battle with injury, which means she hasn’t competed since claiming her 13th Grand Slam last Wimbledon.

The big question is whether Serena will even compete at the 2011 Championships; should she manage that, expect the long-time favourite to make a royal impact.

Best Wimbledon result: Fourth round 2009, 2010 In 2010: Lost fourth round to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova If there were ever Princess Diaries worth reading, they’d be Caroline Wozniacki’s, with the 20-year-old the first player from her nation to achieve such tennis highs, including her 15 professional titles and rise to No. 1. While that’s not quite enough for a tennis public demanding their leader should also be a Grand Slam champion, the Dane can retain her renowned optimism. She’s still building her weaponry and her breakthrough seems only a matter of time.

Best Wimbledon result: Semi-finalist 2003, 2006 In 2010: Lost in quarter-finals to Vera Zvonareva Making the Slams matter has been the priority since the more-family oriented Kim Clijsters returned to the tour in 2009. And Wimbledon would matter more than most to the Belgian, who made no secret of her desire to succeed at SW19 after claiming her third major title at the Australian Open. The obstacle to that objective could be the serious ankle injury she recently sustained at a family wedding but if Clijsters is in full fitness, she’ll be a top contender.

Best Wimbledon result: Winner 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008 In 2010: Lost in quarter-finals to Tsvetana Pironkova Venus Williams has already etched her place in All England Club history, her five titles bettered only

by Martina Navratilova (with nine) and Steffi Graf (seven). Injury now seems the biggest obstacle, Venus having contested just two events since her 11th run to the quarter-finals at Wimbledon last year. She turns 31 on 17 June, but Venus will be determined to return to the setting where she established her place as a true tennis leader.

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Best Wimbledon result: Finalist 2010 In 2010: Lost in final to Serena Williams Status can be a curious thing; some flaunt it, others are so blasé you practically forget they have it. That’s almost true of Vera Zvonareva, a runner-up at Wimbledon and the US Open (plus a long-time world No. 2) but never quite considered a serious major contender – a result, perhaps, of her tendency to undermine physical and tactical advantages with infamous meltdowns.

Still, there’s no questioning Zvonareva’s passion and she may yet channel it into major success.

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Best Wimbledon result: Third round 2009 In 2010: Lost first round to Kaia Kanepi You’d expect her big kick serve to reap the biggest results at Wimbledon, but grass has never quite been Sam Stosur’s surface; in eight appearances, she’s been past the second round just once. The absence of any real precedence might suit Stosur, who is gradually becoming more accustomed to the pressures of her top 10 position. After finding her feet on clay, Stosur will be determined to showcase her best form at SW19.

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Best Wimbledon result: Finalist 2007 In 2010: Lost fourth round to Tsvetana Pironkova Marion Bartoli achieved her biggest breakthrough in upsetting then world No. 1 Justine Henin en route to a runner-up result at Wimbledon 2007. The Frenchwoman is yet to match that performance but she’s been steadily returning to her best form, as evidenced by her runnerup result at Indian Wells. Inconsistency in the majors points to Bartoli’s habit of tensing up under pressure, but she can also surprise when you least expect it. She’s unconventional, yet capable.

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