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Federer eager for Murray triumph at Wimbledon

ESPN staff
June 19, 2011
Roger Federer was knocked out of Wimbledon by Tomas Berdych last year © Getty Images
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Roger Federer would love Andy Murray to walk away with the Wimbledon title if he falls short in his bid for another success at the year's penultimate grand slam.

Murray, a semi-finalist in each of the last two years at Wimbledon, arrives at the tournament in form after clinching the title at Queen's last week.

And Federer, who knows better than anyone what it takes to succeed at SW19, believes Murray should not be haunted by his failings at previous slams. Murray is a three-time finalist in the sport's most prestigious tournaments, but is yet to win a set in any of those matches.

"It would be great if he were to win the tournament. I think that's the mindset of many people, and himself as well," Federer said.

"So I don't think people are getting too ahead of themselves. I think it's more the media expecting him to finally win a grand slam. (Ivan) Lendl lost many grand slam finals before he won his first."

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