Ninth Wimbledon title on Roger's radar

Swiss maestro expects to be pushed by Nadal

LONDON - Having watched longtime rival Rafael Nadal tighten his iron-grip on the French Open, Roger Federer aims to extend his personal dominance of Wimbledon by claiming a ninth title at the All England Club.

Despite his 37th birthday fast approaching and being stunned by Borna Coric in the grasscourt final in Halle, Germany, last weekend, Federer will still start Wimbledon as the overwhelming favorite to clinch his 21st major title.