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When we look back at Roger Federer's first triumph in 2003, we could be forgiven for thinking that the images are a week old, such is the ageless grace with which Federer continues to compete in his thirties. 19659002] The Swiss have imposed themselves as a Wimbledon legend over the last 15 years, winning an eight-track record in front of a beloved crowd at the Center Court.
With Rafael Nadal's recent well documented fights over the grbad, Novak Djokovic continues to work for his best form and Andy Murray, seemingly far from all the finesse after a long-term injury dating back to the Last year at Wimbledon, Federer is the favorite to defend his title.
Of course, Nadal's trio, Djokovic and Murray, alongside Federer, dominated the male tennis scene for 10 years. However, the seeds at SW19 when Federer collected his first title seemed distinctly different.
We watch how the top 16 in 2003 got out
How do you get to play #Wimbledon ? [19659002] A lot has changed since the Championships started … https://t.co/jNvUelYhPb
– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 28, 2018
TOP 16 SEEDS IN 2003:
1. Lleyton Hewitt
2. Andre Agbadi
3. Juan Carlos Ferrero
4. Roger Federer
5. Andy Roddick
6. David Nalbandian
7. Guillermo Coria
8. Sjeng Schalken
9. Rainer Schuttler
10. Tim Henman
11. Jiri Novak
12. Paradorn Srichaphan
13. Sebastien Grosjean
14. Xavier Malisse
15. Arnaud Clément
16. Mikhail Youzhny
Four days from the finish, step into the Clubhouse #Wimbledon … pic.twitter.com/txIGDxsghC
] – Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 28, 2018
HEWITT FLOPS, AGASSI DISCOVERED
Federer showed his potential by beating fellow Wimbledon legend Pete Sampras in the round of 32 in 2001, but he was beaten by Croatian Qualifier Mario Ancic in the first round 12 months later
Lleyton Hewitt preferred to celebrate his second Grand Slam title by defeating David Nalbandian in the 2002 final, but the Australian suffered a first-round defeat face to Ivo Karlovic
With the draw, many would have thought that the great Andre Agbadi – champion of this year's Australian Open who had returned to the world rank in 2003 – would triumph.
However, he lost a thriller in five sets to Mark Philippoussis – the finalist – in the fourth round
While @RogerFederer prepares for his 20th challenge #Wimbledon we look at the numbers behind his breathtaking career at the Championships … https://t.co/ AL9oweUE6Q
– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 28, 2018
RODDICK RIVALRY KICKS IN SPEED, HENMAN ON THE DESCENDING SLOPE
Andy Roddick was another notable name in the top 16. The American has Enjoyed several exciting battles with Federer in his career, and lost against the Swiss in the semifinals in 2003. He would meet his nemesis in three Wimbledon finals, losing them all.
Tim Henman was the great British hope before a certain Mr. Murray appeared on the scene. Fans were gathering en mbade on "Henman Hill", but had witnessed suffering in the semifinal over four of the previous five years.
On this occasion, Henman made the last eight but, after another race at the quarterbacks a year later, his career began to decline.
The defending champion returns … @rogerfederer remembers with the courts of law at #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/znOrUAt4cq
– Wimbledon (@Wimbledon ) June 27, 2018
REMINDER XAVIER MALISSE?
While many players ranked for the 2003 tournament are memorable names, some will have long since vanished from the memories of all but the most ardent tennis fans.
Belgian Xavier Malisse, winner of two ATP Tour career He was knocked down by the French qualifier Cyril Saulnier in the first round in 2003.
Sjeng Schalken had his best year of career in 2003, winning two of his nine victories. ATP titles and achieve a high career rank of 11th. Czech Jiri Novak reached the 2002 semi-finals of the Australian Open, but he has worked extensively in the slam events, never exceeding the third round at SW19. However, he was ranked fifth, and was seven times titlist Tour.
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